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Wearnes Family History

Wearnes 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: Warnes, Kearnes, Barnes, Warner, Kearney, Mearns, Warns, Warne

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Where is the Wearnes family from?

You can see how Wearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wearnes family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wearnes's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Wearnes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearnes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wearnes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wearnes. For the veterans among your Wearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearnes lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Wearnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wearnes in 1998 was 23, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearnes 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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