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Woerner Family History

Woerner Surname Meaning

German (also Wörner): variant of Werner.

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


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Where is the Woerner family from?

You can see how Woerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Woerner families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Woerner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woerner families in 1891.
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What did your Woerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woerner. 100% of Woerner 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Woerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Woerner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Woerner. For the veterans among your Woerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Woerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woerner in 1952 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woerner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerner 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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