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Wernlund Family History

Wernlund 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: Weinland, Westlund, Berglund, Berland, Penland, Worland, Gronlund

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Where is the Wernlund family from?

You can see how Wernlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernlund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Wernlund families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernlund's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wernlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernlund 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 Wernlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wernlund. 100% of Wernlund men worked as a Machanic.

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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

  • Machanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Wernlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernlund 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wernlund. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wernlund. For the veterans among your Wernlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernlund lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Wernlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wernlund in 1975 was 94, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wernlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernlund 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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