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Woerst Family History

Woerst 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: Boerst, Werst, Foerst, Worst, Oest, Borst, Horst, Dorst, Wuest, Wurst

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Where is the Woerst family from?

You can see how Woerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Woerst family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woerst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woerst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerst 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 Woerst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Florist
    100%

What Woerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Woerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Woerst. 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 military records available for the last name Woerst. For the veterans among your Woerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Woerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Woerst in 1969 was 53, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woerst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerst 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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