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Werstler Family History

Werstler Name Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a pugnacious or athletic person from Middle Low German worstelen ‘to wrestle’.

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


Similar surnames: Hettler, Wessler, Weisler, Wester, Nestler, Gerster, Weisser, Besler

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Where is the Werstler family from?

You can see how Werstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werstler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Werstler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Werstler families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Werstler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Werstler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werstler 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 Werstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werstler. 40% of Werstler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Werstler women worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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What Werstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werstler 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Werstler. 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 399 military records available for the last name Werstler. For the veterans among your Werstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werstler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Werstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Werstler in 1960 was 43, and 63 in 2003.

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