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Werhane Family History

Werhane 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: Berhane, Lehane, Werman, Keohane, Terhune, Deshane, Werne, Verhage

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Where is the Werhane family from?

You can see how Werhane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werhane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Werhane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Werhane families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Werhane's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werhane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werhane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Werhane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werhane. 46% of Werhane men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Werhane women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Werhane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Werhane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werhane 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Werhane. 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 43 military records available for the last name Werhane. For the veterans among your Werhane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werhane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Werhane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werhane in 1966 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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