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Werschin Family History

Werschin 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: Kerschen, Persin, Welsch, Turchin, Kerstein, Pershing, Gerstein

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Where is the Werschin family from?

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

What did your Werschin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Werschin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werschin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Werschin. 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 113 military records available for the last name Werschin. For the veterans among your Werschin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werschin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Werschin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Werschin in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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