This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Werneken family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Werneken Family History

Werneken 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: Werneke, Wernecke, Warneke, Wernke, Warnken, Arnesen, Renneker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Werneken family from?

You can see how Werneken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werneken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werneken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Werneken families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Werneken's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Werneken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werneken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Werneken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werneken. 100% of Werneken men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Werneken women worked as a Clerical.

View Census Data for Werneken | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    60%
  • O
    40%

What Werneken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Werneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werneken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Werneken

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Werneken. 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.

View all Werneken immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Werneken. For the veterans among your Werneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Werneken military records

You've only scratched the surface of Werneken family history

Discover More

What is the average Werneken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Werneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Werneken in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werneken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werneken 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Werneken family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial