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Wertley Family History

Wertley 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: Wortley, Werley, Westley, Hartley, Worsley, Berley, Bentley, Worley

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Where is the Wertley family from?

You can see how Wertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wertley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wertley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wertley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wertley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertley 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 Wertley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wertley. 34% of Wertley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wertley women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Wertley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Wertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wertley. 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 153 military records available for the last name Wertley. For the veterans among your Wertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wertley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wertley in 1956 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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