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Wernli Family History

Wernli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of Werner.

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


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Where is the Wernli family from?

You can see how Wernli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wernli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wernli families in 1891.
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What did your Wernli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernli. 53% of Wernli men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wernli women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernli were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Wernli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernli 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Wernli. 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 317 military records available for the last name Wernli. For the veterans among your Wernli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wernli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wernli in 1946 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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