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Werninghaus Family History

Werninghaus 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: Bedinghaus, Arlinghaus, Niedringhaus, Bermingham, Rottinghaus

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Werninghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werninghaus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Werninghaus. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Werninghaus. For the veterans among your Werninghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werninghaus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Werninghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Werninghaus in 1978 was 85, and 74 in 1995.

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