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Wernel Family History

Wernel 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: Weinel, Werfel, Werner, Werne, Wernet, Berner, Cerney, Mergel, Warner

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Where is the Wernel family from?

You can see how Wernel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wernel families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wernel's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wernel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernel 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 124 census records available for the last name Wernel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wernel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wernel. For the veterans among your Wernel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wernel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wernel in 1976 was 94, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernel 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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