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Werno Family History

Werno 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: Perno, Verno, Erno, Wern, Werne, Zeno, Wen, Wenk, Kern, Mero

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Where is the Werno family from?

You can see how Werno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Werno families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werno's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Werno. 100% of Werno women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Werno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werno 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Werno. 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 25 military records available for the last name Werno. For the veterans among your Werno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werno lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Werno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Werno in 1972 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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