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Wernery Family History

Wernery 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: Werner, Wernert, Berner, Cerney, Warner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner

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Where is the Wernery family from?

You can see how Wernery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wernery family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wernery's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wernery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernery 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 Wernery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Tender and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernery. 100% of Wernery men worked as a Machine Tender and 100% of Wernery women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machine Tender
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wernery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Wernery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernery 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wernery. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wernery. For the veterans among your Wernery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernery lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Wernery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wernery in 1962 was 73, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernery 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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