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Werwy Family History

Werwy 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: Wery, Werry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Percy, Leroy, Ferry, Perry

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Werwy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werwy 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 Werwy. 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 military records available for the last name Werwy. For the veterans among your Werwy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werwy lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Werwy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Werwy in 1989 was 82, and 87 in 1997.

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