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Werthan Family History

Werthan 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: Wertman, Worthan, Werthman, Warthan, Wortman, Westman, Werther

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Where is the Werthan family from?

You can see how Werthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werthan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werthan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Werthan families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Werthan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werthan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werthan. 34% of Werthan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Werthan women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Werthan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Werthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werthan 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Werthan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Werthan. For the veterans among your Werthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werthan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Werthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Werthan in 1967 was 65, and 97 in 2004.

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