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Wernar Family History

Wernar 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, Berner, Warner, Bernard, Kerner, Lerner, Wear, Cerna, Merhar

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Where is the Wernar family from?

You can see how Wernar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wernar families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wernar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wernar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wernar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wernar. For the veterans among your Wernar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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