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Werdes Family History

Werdes 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: Werder, Gerdes, Werden, Hermes, Herder, Terres, Warden, Wendel, Weide

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Where is the Werdes family from?

You can see how Werdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werdes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Werdes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Werdes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werdes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Werdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Werdes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Werdes. For the veterans among your Werdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Werdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Werdes in 1963 was 67, and 52 in 2003.

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