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Wernik Family History

Wernik 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, Cernik, Wernig, Wenk, Gornik, Bernick, Karnik, Lesnik

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Where is the Wernik family from?

You can see how Wernik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wernik families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wernik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wernik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernik 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 Wernik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernik. 100% of Wernik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wernik women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wernik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wernik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernik 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Wernik. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wernik. For the veterans among your Wernik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wernik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wernik in 1964 was 55, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wernik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernik 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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