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Wearne Family History

Wearne Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Hampshire): variant of Warne.

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


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Where is the Wearne family from?

You can see how Wearne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wearne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 312 Wearne families living in Cornwall. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wearne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wearne families in 1891.
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What did your Wearne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stone Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wearne. 22% of Wearne men worked as a Stone Mason and 73% of Wearne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wearne were Bricklayer and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stone Mason
    22%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wearne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wearne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 658 military records available for the last name Wearne. For the veterans among your Wearne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wearne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wearne in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearne 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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