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Werneking Family History

Werneking 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: Werking, Wernsing, Wedeking, Enneking, Reineking, Werning, Wedekind

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Where is the Werneking family from?

You can see how Werneking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werneking family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Werneking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Werneking families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Werneking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werneking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werneking 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 98 census records available for the last name Werneking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werneking 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Werneking. 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 20 military records available for the last name Werneking. For the veterans among your Werneking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werneking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Werneking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werneking in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werneking 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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