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Wernau Family History

Wernau 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: Bernau, Fernau, Cerna, Perna, Bernat, Verna, Berna, Ferneau, Werman

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Where is the Wernau family from?

You can see how Wernau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wernau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wernau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernau 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 65 census records available for the last name Wernau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernau 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wernau. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wernau. For the veterans among your Wernau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wernau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wernau in 1965 was 41, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernau 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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