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Wertschnig Family History

Wertschnig 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: Wertheim, Wetsch, Gertsch, Bertsch, Wernsing, Kerschner, Bertschy

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wertschnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertschnig 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wertschnig. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wertschnig. For the veterans among your Wertschnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertschnig lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Wertschnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wertschnig in 1948 was 49, and 60 in 2001.

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