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Wernier Family History

Wernier 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: Bernier, Vernier, Werner, Berner, Verdier, Ferrier, Warner, Kerner

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Where is the Wernier family from?

You can see how Wernier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wernier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wernier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernier 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 87 census records available for the last name Wernier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernier 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wernier. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wernier. For the veterans among your Wernier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernier lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Wernier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wernier in 1993 was 71, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernier 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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