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Wershba Family History

Wershba 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: Westby, Kershaw, Worsham, Welsh, Hershey, Gershon, Werther, Wersal

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Where is the Wershba family from?

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

What did your Wershba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Wershba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wershba 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wershba. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wershba. For the veterans among your Wershba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wershba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Wershba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wershba in 1976 was 87, and 64 in 2000.

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