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Werntz Family History

Werntz Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Werner.

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


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Where is the Werntz family from?

You can see how Werntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werntz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Werntz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Werntz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Werntz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Werntz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werntz 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 Werntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werntz. 18% of Werntz men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Werntz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werntz were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Werntz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Werntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werntz 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Werntz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Werntz. For the veterans among your Werntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werntz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Werntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Werntz in 1955 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werntz 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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