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Werthwood Family History

Werthwood 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: Westwood, Wormwood, Berthold, Southwood, Watwood, Portwood, Wedgewood

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Where is the Werthwood family from?

You can see how Werthwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werthwood family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Werthwood families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Werthwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werthwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werthwood 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 4 census records available for the last name Werthwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werthwood 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Werthwood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Werthwood. For the veterans among your Werthwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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