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Werkner Family History

Werkner 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: Werner, Berkner, Berner, Kerker, Warner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner

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Where is the Werkner family from?

You can see how Werkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werkner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Werkner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Werkner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Werkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werkner 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 Werkner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Werkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Werkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Werkner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Werkner. For the veterans among your Werkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Werkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Werkner in 1976 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werkner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkner 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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