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Wernberg Family History

Wernberg 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: Weinberg, Wenberg, Jernberg, Wennberg, Westberg, Kornberg, Winberg

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Where is the Wernberg family from?

You can see how Wernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wernberg families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wernberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wernberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernberg 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 Wernberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernberg. 31% of Wernberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Wernberg women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernberg were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    43%
  • Milliner
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Wernberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Wernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernberg 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Wernberg. 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 125 military records available for the last name Wernberg. For the veterans among your Wernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wernberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wernberg in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wernberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernberg 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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