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Werderitsch Family History

Werderitsch 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: Wenderoth, Gerberich, Herdrich, Berberich, Dederich, Deitsch

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Where is the Werderitsch family from?

You can see how Werderitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werderitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Werderitsch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Werderitsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Werderitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werderitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werderitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werderitsch. 100% of Werderitsch men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Werderitsch women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Werderitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werderitsch 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Werderitsch. 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 23 military records available for the last name Werderitsch. For the veterans among your Werderitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werderitsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Werderitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Werderitsch in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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