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Wernsing Family History

Wernsing Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Werner.

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


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Where is the Wernsing family from?

You can see how Wernsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernsing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernsing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Wernsing families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wernsing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernsing families in 1880.
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What did your Wernsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernsing. 35% of Wernsing men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Wernsing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernsing were Watchman and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    23%

What Wernsing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernsing 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wernsing. 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 239 military records available for the last name Wernsing. For the veterans among your Wernsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernsing lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wernsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wernsing in 1956 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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