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Werstlein Family History

Werstlein 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: Kerstein, Gerstein, Werstler, Hertlein, Herstein, Berstein, Werlein

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Where is the Werstlein family from?

You can see how Werstlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werstlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werstlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Werstlein families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Werstlein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Werstlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werstlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Werstlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werstlein. 100% of Werstlein men worked as a Meat Cutter and 100% of Werstlein women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Werstlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Werstlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werstlein 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Werstlein. 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 64 military records available for the last name Werstlein. For the veterans among your Werstlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werstlein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Werstlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Werstlein in 1965 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werstlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werstlein 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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