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Werneburg Family History

Werneburg Name 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: Weinberg, Perleberg, Wenberg, Stoneburg, Werner, Jernberg, Verburg

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Where is the Werneburg family from?

You can see how Werneburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werneburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Werneburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Werneburg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Werneburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Werneburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werneburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werneburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lineman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werneburg. 25% of Werneburg men worked as a Lineman and 100% of Werneburg women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Lineman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Werneburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Werneburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werneburg 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Werneburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 718 military records available for the last name Werneburg. For the veterans among your Werneburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werneburg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Werneburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Werneburg in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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