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Wernstrom Family History

Wernstrom 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: Fernstrom, Wenstrom, Renstrom, Bergstrom, Westrom, Enstrom, Westrum

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Where is the Wernstrom family from?

You can see how Wernstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wernstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wernstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernstrom 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 148 census records available for the last name Wernstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernstrom 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Wernstrom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wernstrom. For the veterans among your Wernstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wernstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wernstrom in 1968 was 62, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernstrom 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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