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Werndly Family History

Werndly 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: Wendle, Wernli, Wendl, Cerney, Wendt, Weddle, Wardle, Windle, Cerny

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Where is the Werndly family from?

You can see how Werndly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werndly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Werndly families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Werndly family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Werndly's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Werndly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werndly 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 Werndly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werndly. 100% of Werndly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Werndly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Werndly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werndly 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 Werndly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Werndly. For the veterans among your Werndly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werndly lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Werndly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Werndly in 1982 was 83, and 95 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werndly 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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