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Wersebe Family History

Wersebe 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: Werneke, Westby, Eisele, Riebe, Serene, Weese, Werder, Berube, Kersey

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Where is the Wersebe family from?

You can see how Wersebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersebe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wersebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wersebe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wersebe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wersebe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wersebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wersebe. 60% of Wersebe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Wersebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Wersebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersebe 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 Wersebe. 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 721 military records available for the last name Wersebe. For the veterans among your Wersebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersebe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wersebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wersebe in 1972 was 64, and 97 in 2003.

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