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Werland Family History

Werland 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: Berland, Worland, Ferland, Erland, Weiland, Weyland, Gerland, Harland

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Where is the Werland family from?

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

What did your Werland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werland. 28% of Werland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Werland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werland were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werland 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Werland. 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 98 military records available for the last name Werland. For the veterans among your Werland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Werland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Werland in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2000.

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