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Wertella Family History

Wertella 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, Perrella, Martella, Bertelli, Estrella

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Where is the Wertella family from?

You can see how Wertella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wertella families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wertella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertella 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 25 census records available for the last name Wertella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wertella. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wertella. For the veterans among your Wertella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertella lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Wertella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wertella in 1982 was 65, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertella 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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