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Werran Family History

Werran 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: Verran, Herran, Werman, Ferran, Werra, German, Serra, Warren, Warman

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Where is the Werran family from?

You can see how Werran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Werran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Werran families living in Cornwall. This was about 89% of all the recorded Werran's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Werran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werran 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 Werran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Recruiting Officer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Werran. 100% of Werran men worked as a Recruiting Officer and 100% of Werran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Recruiting Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Werran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Werran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werran 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Werran. 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 73 military records available for the last name Werran. For the veterans among your Werran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werran lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Werran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Werran in 1977 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werran 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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