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Werther Family History

Werther Surname Meaning

German: variant of Werth (see Wert 1) the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Occupational name from Middle High German warte ‘lookout observation point’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Werther family from?

You can see how Werther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Werther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Werther families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Werther's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werther 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 Werther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werther. 30% of Werther men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Werther women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Werther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Werther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werther 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Werther. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Werther. For the veterans among your Werther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werther lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Werther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Werther in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werther 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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