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Wern Family History

Wern Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: from a short form of Werner. Chinese: variant of Wen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wern family from?

You can see how Wern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wern families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wern's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Wern families in 1911.
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What did your Wern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wern. 100% of Wern men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wern 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Wern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wern. For the veterans among your Wern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wern lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wern in 1955 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wern 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.

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