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Woertendyke Family History

Woertendyke 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: Groendyke, Pomerenke, Letendre, Nordyke, Westendorf, Wernecke

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Where is the Woertendyke family from?

You can see how Woertendyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woertendyke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woertendyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Woertendyke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woertendyke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woertendyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woertendyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woertendyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woertendyke. 100% of Woertendyke men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Woertendyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Woertendyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woertendyke 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Woertendyke. 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 77 military records available for the last name Woertendyke. For the veterans among your Woertendyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woertendyke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Woertendyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Woertendyke in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 1999.

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