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Wernet Family History

Wernet Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wernert. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wernet family from?

You can see how Wernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wernet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wernet families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wernet's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wernet families in 1891.
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What did your Wernet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wernet. 100% of Wernet men worked as a Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernet 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Wernet. 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 484 military records available for the last name Wernet. For the veterans among your Wernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wernet in 1965 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernet 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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