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Wertham Family History

Wertham 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: Wortham, Bertram, Derham, Witham, Feltham, Worsham, Wareham, Wertheim

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Where is the Wertham family from?

You can see how Wertham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wertham families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wertham families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wertham's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wertham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertham 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 195 census records available for the last name Wertham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertham 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wertham. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wertham. For the veterans among your Wertham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertham lifespan?

Average Wertham life expectancy in 1987 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertham 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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