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Werdelman Family History

Werdelman Surname 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: Wurdeman, Wesselman, Perelman, Eidelman, Gendelman, Edelman

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Where is the Werdelman family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Werdelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdelman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Werdelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Werdelman. For the veterans among your Werdelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdelman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Werdelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Werdelman in 1976 was 72, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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