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Wernette Family History

Wernette Surname Meaning

French (Alsace and Lorraine): altered form of German Wernet.

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


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Where is the Wernette family from?

You can see how Wernette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Wernette families living in Texas. This was about 68% of all the recorded Wernette's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wernette families in 1880.
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What did your Wernette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernette. 22% of Wernette men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Wernette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernette were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Wernette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernette 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Wernette. 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 252 military records available for the last name Wernette. For the veterans among your Wernette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernette lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wernette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wernette in 1958 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernette 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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