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Werzel Family History

Werzel 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: Wenzel, Werfel, Wurzel, Wetzel, Mergel, Hetzel, Netzel, Wendel

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Where is the Werzel family from?

You can see how Werzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Werzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Werzel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Werzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werzel 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 141 census records available for the last name Werzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werzel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Werzel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Werzel. For the veterans among your Werzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werzel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Werzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Werzel in 1972 was 74, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werzel 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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