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Werrlein Family History

Werrlein 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: Werlein, Hertlein, Oehrlein, Merklein, Berlin, Warren, Merlin, Herren

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Where is the Werrlein family from?

You can see how Werrlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werrlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werrlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Werrlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werrlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werrlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werrlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werrlein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Werrlein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Werrlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werrlein 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Werrlein. 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 60 military records available for the last name Werrlein. For the veterans among your Werrlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werrlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Werrlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werrlein in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

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