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Werst Family History

Werst Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Werst family from?

You can see how Werst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Werst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Werst families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Werst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Werst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werst 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 Werst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werst. 23% of Werst men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Werst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werst were Machinist and Sorter.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Sorter
    10%

What Werst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Werst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werst 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Werst. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Werst. For the veterans among your Werst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Werst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Werst in 1962 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werst 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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