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Werring Family History

Werring Surname Meaning

see Werren.

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


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Where is the Werring family from?

You can see how Werring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Werring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Werring families living in Cornwall. This was about 47% of all the recorded Werring's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Werring families in 1891.
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What did your Werring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werring. 100% of Werring 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werring 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Werring. 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 177 military records available for the last name Werring. For the veterans among your Werring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werring lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Werring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Werring in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werring 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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