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Wernes Family History

Wernes 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: Warnes, Ternes, Werner, Kernes, Werne, Wernet, Berner, Barnes, Cerney

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Where is the Wernes family from?

You can see how Wernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wernes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Wernes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wernes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernes 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 Wernes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernes. 32% of Wernes men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Wernes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernes were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    55%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Wernes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernes 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Wernes. 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 267 military records available for the last name Wernes. For the veterans among your Wernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Wernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wernes in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernes 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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