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Werlinger Family History

Werlinger Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Werling a variant of Werlin a pet form for Werner.

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


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Where is the Werlinger family from?

You can see how Werlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werlinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Werlinger families living in North Dakota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Werlinger's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Werlinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werlinger 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 Werlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werlinger. 70% of Werlinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Werlinger women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werlinger were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Werlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Werlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werlinger 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Werlinger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Werlinger. For the veterans among your Werlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werlinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Werlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Werlinger in 1960 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werlinger 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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