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Wernikoff Family History

Wernikoff 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: Resnikoff, Melnikoff, Wernimont, Wikoff, Wernick, Kerkhoff, Wemhoff

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Where is the Wernikoff family from?

You can see how Wernikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernikoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wernikoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wernikoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wernikoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernikoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wernikoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wernikoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wernikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernikoff 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wernikoff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wernikoff. For the veterans among your Wernikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernikoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wernikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wernikoff in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 2002.

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