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Wersterfer Family History

Wersterfer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wetterer, Weisberger, Westerberg, Kerstetter, Westerfeld, Werstler

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Where is the Wersterfer family from?

You can see how Wersterfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersterfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wersterfer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wersterfer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wersterfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersterfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wersterfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersterfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wersterfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Wersterfer. For the veterans among your Wersterfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersterfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wersterfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wersterfer in 1965 was 74, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wersterfer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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