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Werren Family History

Werren Surname Meaning

see Warren.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Werren family from?

You can see how Werren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 49 Werren families living in Cornwall. This was about 51% of all the recorded Werren's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Werren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werren 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 Werren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Werren. 100% of Werren men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Werren 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Kitchen Work Hw
    10%

What Werren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Werren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werren 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Werren. 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 449 military records available for the last name Werren. For the veterans among your Werren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Werren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Werren in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werren 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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