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Woerter Family History

Woerter 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: Hoerter, Woerner, Porter, Wetter, Koerner, Horter, Poertner, Boerger

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Where is the Woerter family from?

You can see how Woerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Woerter families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Woerter's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Woerter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerter 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 Woerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woerter. 60% of Woerter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Woerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Woerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerter 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Woerter. 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 60 military records available for the last name Woerter. For the veterans among your Woerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Woerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Woerter in 1958 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woerter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerter 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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