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Wertz Family History

Wertz Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner.

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


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Where is the Wertz family from?

You can see how Wertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wertz families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wertz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wertz families in 1891.
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What did your Wertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wertz. 17% of Wertz men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Wertz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wertz were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    5%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Wertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wertz. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Wertz. For the veterans among your Wertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wertz in 1944 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertz 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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