Wertens Family History

Wertens 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: Mertens, Westen, Mergens, Jergens, Bertels, Hermens, Gerten, Maertens, Wermers, Martens

166	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
22	Immigration Records
57	Census and Voter Lists
106	Member Trees

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Where is the Wertens family from?

You can see how Wertens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wertens families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wertens families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertens 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 Wertens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wertens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Wertens. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Wertens. For the veterans among your Wertens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wertens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wertens in 1971 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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Wertens Surname Meaning

Where is the Wertens family from?

What Wertens family records will you find?

What is the average Wertens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wertens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wertens in 1971 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

Wertens Family History

Wertens Surname Meaning

363 record(s) for Wertens

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Passenger List

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Wertens Surname Meaning

363 record(s) for Wertens

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Where is the Wertens family from?

What Wertens family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wertens family history

What is the average Wertens lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wertens family tree

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