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Wernett Family History

Wernett 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: Bernett, Wernert, Wernet, Wernette, Ernest, Garnett, Barnett, Bennett

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Where is the Wernett family from?

You can see how Wernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wernett families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wernett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wernett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernett 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 Wernett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wernett. 38% of Wernett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Wernett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernett 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wernett. 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 171 military records available for the last name Wernett. For the veterans among your Wernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Wernett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wernett in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernett 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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