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Wearrien Family History

Wearrien 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: Warren, Terrien, Berrien, Perrien, Farren, Ferrier, Marien, Warden

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Where is the Wearrien family from?

You can see how Wearrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearrien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wearrien family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wearrien's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wearrien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wearrien 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 Wearrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wearrien. 100% of Wearrien men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wearrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearrien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wearrien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wearrien. For the veterans among your Wearrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearrien lifespan?

Average Wearrien life expectancy in 1994 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearrien 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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