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Werners Family History

Werners 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: Werner, Wermers, Wernert, Berner, Warner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner

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Where is the Werners family from?

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

What did your Werners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werners. 100% of Werners men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Werners women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Werners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werners 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Werners. 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 81 military records available for the last name Werners. For the veterans among your Werners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werners lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Werners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Werners in 1978 was 94, and 77 in 1984.

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