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Werlein Family History

Werlein Surname Meaning

German: variant of Werle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Werlein family from?

You can see how Werlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werlein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Werlein family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Werlein's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Werlein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Werlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werlein. 30% of Werlein men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Werlein women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Minister
    20%
  • Buyer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Werlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Werlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werlein 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Werlein. 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 403 military records available for the last name Werlein. For the veterans among your Werlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werlein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Werlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Werlein in 1957 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werlein 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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