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Wernert Family History

Wernert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Werner derived from an earlier form of Wernhard. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Wernert family from?

You can see how Wernert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wernert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wernert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wernert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernert 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 Wernert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernert. 18% of Wernert men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Wernert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernert were Clerk and Book Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Book Keeper
    9%

What Wernert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wernert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernert 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Wernert. 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 476 military records available for the last name Wernert. For the veterans among your Wernert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wernert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wernert in 1959 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernert 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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