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Werneck Family History

Werneck 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: Wernick, Wernecke, Bernick, Warnock, Herbeck, Reineck, Wenck, Pernick

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Where is the Werneck family from?

You can see how Werneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werneck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Werneck families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Werneck's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Werneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werneck 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 Werneck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Werneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Werneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werneck 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Werneck. 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 93 military records available for the last name Werneck. For the veterans among your Werneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werneck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Werneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Werneck in 1960 was 41, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werneck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werneck 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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