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Wernicki Family History

Wernicki 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: Wernick, Wernicke, Bernick, Winnicki, Pernick, Woznicki, Vernick

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Where is the Wernicki family from?

You can see how Wernicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernicki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wernicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wernicki families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wernicki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wernicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernicki 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 Wernicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernicki. 43% of Wernicki men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Wernicki women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernicki were Pin Setter and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Bus Driver
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Pin Setter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Salesgirl
    25%

What Wernicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Wernicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernicki 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Wernicki. 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 145 military records available for the last name Wernicki. For the veterans among your Wernicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernicki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wernicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wernicki in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wernicki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernicki 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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