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Wernall Family History

Wernall 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: Kernell, Westall, Wignall, Gornall, Darnall, Arnall, Fernald, Wersal

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Where is the Wernall family from?

You can see how Wernall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernall family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wernall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wernall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wernall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wernall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernall 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 immigration records available for the last name Wernall. 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 Wernall. For the veterans among your Wernall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wernall

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