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Wernex Family History

Wernex 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: Werner, Werne, Wernet, Berner, Cerney, Warner, Kerner, Lerner, Cerne

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Where is the Wernex family from?

You can see how Wernex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernex family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wernex families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wernex family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernex's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wernex families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernex 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 238 census records available for the last name Wernex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernex 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wernex. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wernex. For the veterans among your Wernex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernex lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wernex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wernex in 1964 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernex 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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