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Werberig Family History

Werberig Name 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: Weberg, Herberg, Wenberg, Werber, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Herbert

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Where is the Werberig family from?

You can see how Werberig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werberig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werberig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werberig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werberig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werberig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werberig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Investigator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Werberig. 100% of Werberig men worked as an Investigator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Investigator
    100%
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What Werberig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Werberig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werberig 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Werberig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Werberig. For the veterans among your Werberig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werberig lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Werberig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Werberig in 1982 was 93, and 78 in 2004.

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