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Werra Family History

Werra Surname Meaning

German: variant of Werre.

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


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Where is the Werra family from?

You can see how Werra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Werra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Werra families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Werra's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Werra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werra 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 Werra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werra. 30% of Werra men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Werra women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Painter
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Werra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Werra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werra 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Werra. 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 563 military records available for the last name Werra. For the veterans among your Werra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Werra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Werra in 1963 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werra 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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