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Wernigk Family History

Wernigk 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: Wernick, Wernig, Bernick, Pernick, Wenig, Cernik, Vernick, Warnick

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Where is the Wernigk family from?

You can see how Wernigk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernigk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernigk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wernigk families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernigk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernigk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernigk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wernigk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wernigk. 50% of Wernigk men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wernigk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernigk 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wernigk. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wernigk. For the veterans among your Wernigk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernigk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wernigk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wernigk in 1965 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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