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Woerwag Family History

Woerwag 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: Moerman, Doering, Wierman, Doersam, Werman, Wersal, Herwig, Gerwig

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Where is the Woerwag family from?

You can see how Woerwag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerwag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerwag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Woerwag families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woerwag's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woerwag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerwag 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 32 census records available for the last name Woerwag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerwag 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Woerwag. 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 14 military records available for the last name Woerwag. For the veterans among your Woerwag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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