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Wernersbach Family History

Wernersbach 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: Feuerbach, Weisbach, Griesbach, Weidenbach, Erpenbach, Hengesbach

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Where is the Wernersbach family from?

You can see how Wernersbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernersbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernersbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wernersbach families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wernersbach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wernersbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernersbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wernersbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Confectionery Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernersbach. 100% of Wernersbach men worked as a Chauffeur and 50% of Wernersbach women worked as a Confectionery Sales Clerk. .

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Confectionery Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Wernersbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernersbach 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Wernersbach. 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 118 military records available for the last name Wernersbach. For the veterans among your Wernersbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernersbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wernersbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wernersbach in 1963 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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