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Wernicke Family History

Wernicke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Werner.

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


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Where is the Wernicke family from?

You can see how Wernicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernicke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wernicke families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wernicke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wernicke families in 1891.
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What did your Wernicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wernicke. 100% of Wernicke women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Wernicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wernicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernicke 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Wernicke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wernicke. For the veterans among your Wernicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernicke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wernicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wernicke in 1962 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wernicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernicke 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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