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Woermke Family History

Woermke 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: Boehmke, Goerke, Warmke, Woelke, Moerke, Oehmke, Wernke, Berke, Work

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Where is the Woermke family from?

You can see how Woermke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woermke family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Woermke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woermke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woermke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woermke 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 Woermke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woermke. 100% of Woermke men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Woermke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Woermke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woermke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Woermke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Woermke. For the veterans among your Woermke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woermke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Woermke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woermke in 1970 was 87, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woermke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woermke 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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