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Wernike Family History

Wernike 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: Werneke, Wernke, Wernicke, Wernick, Benike, Cernik, Wenske, Wernecke

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Where is the Wernike family from?

You can see how Wernike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernike family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wernike families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wernike's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wernike families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernike 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 117 census records available for the last name Wernike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernike 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 Wernike. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wernike. For the veterans among your Wernike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernike lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wernike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wernike in 1973 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernike 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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