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Wernander Family History

Wernander 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: Fernandez, Hernandez, Fernandes, Welander, Verlander, Hernandes

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Where is the Wernander family from?

You can see how Wernander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wernander family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wernander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wernander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernander 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wernander. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wernander. For the veterans among your Wernander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Wernander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wernander in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernander 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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