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Wernhan Family History

Wernhan 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: Wenman, Werman, Wernsman, Werkman, Wertman, Hernan, Kernan, Wenham

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Where is the Wernhan family from?

You can see how Wernhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Wernhan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Wernhan family living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wernhan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Wernhan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wernhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernhan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wernhan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wernhan. For the veterans among your Wernhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernhan lifespan?

Average Wernhan life expectancy in 1995 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernhan 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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