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Werdman Family History

Werdman 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: Herdman, Wedman, Werman, Werkman, Wertman, Ferdman, Wardman, Weidman

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Where is the Werdman family from?

You can see how Werdman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werdman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Werdman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Werdman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Werdman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werdman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werdman. 38% of Werdman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Werdman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werdman were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Werdman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Werdman. 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 87 military records available for the last name Werdman. For the veterans among your Werdman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Werdman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Werdman in 1969 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

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