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Wertelka Family History

Wertelka 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: Portella, Wartell, Perella, Veselka, Wurtele, Werfel, Bertels, Bertel

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Where is the Wertelka family from?

You can see how Wertelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wertelka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertelka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wertelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertelka 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 41 census records available for the last name Wertelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertelka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wertelka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wertelka. For the veterans among your Wertelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertelka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wertelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wertelka in 1961 was 45, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertelka 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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