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Wearen Family History

Wearen 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: Waren, Weare, Hearn, Haren, Warren, Wear, Warden, Herren, Weaver

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Where is the Wearen family from?

You can see how Wearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wearen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wearen families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wearen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Wearen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wearen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wearen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wearen. 37% of Wearen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wearen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wearen were Mechanic and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wearen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Wearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wearen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wearen. For the veterans among your Wearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wearen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wearen in 1965 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearen 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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