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Woerle Family History

Woerle 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: Hoerle, Werle, Woehrle, Worley, Boehle, Merle, Welle, Womble, Koelle

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Where is the Woerle family from?

You can see how Woerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woerle family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woerle's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Woerle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woerle. 100% of Woerle men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Woerle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Woerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerle 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Woerle. 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 154 military records available for the last name Woerle. For the veterans among your Woerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Woerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woerle in 1961 was 63, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woerle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerle 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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