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Wernecker Family History

Wernecker 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: Bernecker, Wernecke, Reinecker, Warnecke, Hornecker, Werneke

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Where is the Wernecker family from?

You can see how Wernecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wernecker families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wernecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernecker 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 43 census records available for the last name Wernecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernecker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wernecker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wernecker. For the veterans among your Wernecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernecker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1991, in the United States, Wernecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wernecker in 1959 was 58, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernecker 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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