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Wernhardt Family History

Wernhardt 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: Gernhardt, Weinhardt, Bernhardt, Bernhard, Meinhardt, Reinhardt

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Where is the Wernhardt family from?

You can see how Wernhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernhardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wernhardt families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wernhardt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wernhardt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wernhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernhardt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wernhardt. 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 242 military records available for the last name Wernhardt. For the veterans among your Wernhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernhardt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Wernhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wernhardt in 1962 was 82, and 51 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernhardt 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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