Wernett Family History

Wernett Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Bernett, Wernert, Wernet, Wernette, Ernest, Garnett, Barnett, Bennett, Berrett, Arnett

4,000 record(s) for Wernett

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
171	Military Records
56	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Wernett family from?

You can see how Wernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Wernett families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wernett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wernett families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wernett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wernett.

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

38%

Clerk

19%

Laborer

19%

Farm laborer

13%

What Wernett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Wernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Wernett. 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.

Military Records

There are 171 military records available for the last name Wernett. For the veterans among your Wernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wernett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Wernett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wernett in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.