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Wernowsky Family History

Wernowsky 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: Bernosky, Tarnowski, Karnowski, Zarnowski, Sarnowski, Perkowski

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Where is the Wernowsky family from?

You can see how Wernowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wernowsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernowsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wernowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernowsky 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wernowsky. 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 83 military records available for the last name Wernowsky. For the veterans among your Wernowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wernowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wernowsky in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernowsky 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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