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Werni Family History

Werni 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: Berni, Verni, Aerni, Wern, Wernli, Werne, Wernig, Wei, Wen, Wenk

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Where is the Werni family from?

You can see how Werni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werni family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Werni family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Werni's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Werni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werni 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 52 census records available for the last name Werni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werni 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Werni. 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 34 military records available for the last name Werni. For the veterans among your Werni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werni lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Werni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Werni in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werni 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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