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Wernsman Family History

Wernsman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wernsmann: perhaps an occupational name for the servant (man) of a man named Wern a short form of Werner.

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


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Where is the Wernsman family from?

You can see how Wernsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wernsman families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Wernsman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernsman families in 1880.
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What did your Wernsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernsman. 37% of Wernsman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wernsman women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernsman were Bartender and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Bartender
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Wernsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Wernsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernsman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wernsman. 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 84 military records available for the last name Wernsman. For the veterans among your Wernsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernsman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Wernsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wernsman in 1954 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernsman 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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