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Wernecke Family History

Wernecke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Werner. See also Warncke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wernecke family from?

You can see how Wernecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wernecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wernecke family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wernecke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wernecke families in 1891.
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What did your Wernecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernecke. 29% of Wernecke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wernecke women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernecke were Baker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    28%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Wernecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wernecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernecke 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Wernecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wernecke. For the veterans among your Wernecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernecke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wernecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wernecke in 1959 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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