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Werneth Family History

Werneth 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: Wernet, Kenneth, Berreth, Vernet, Hereth, Wermuth, Ereth, Werner

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Where is the Werneth family from?

You can see how Werneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werneth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werneth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Werneth family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Werneth's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Werneth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werneth 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 Werneth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werneth. 17% of Werneth men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Werneth women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werneth were Butcher and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Werneth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Werneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werneth 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Werneth. 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 311 military records available for the last name Werneth. For the veterans among your Werneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werneth lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Werneth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Werneth in 1948 was 37, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werneth 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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