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Werts Family History

Werts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wertz.

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


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Where is the Werts family from?

You can see how Werts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Werts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Werts families living in Middlesex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Werts's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Werts families in 1891.
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What did your Werts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werts. 100% of Werts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Werts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werts 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Werts. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Werts. For the veterans among your Werts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werts lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Werts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Werts in 1951 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werts 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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