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Werndl Family History

Werndl Surname 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: Wendl, Wendt, Wendel, Weinel, Werfel, Reindl, Gerndt, Wersal, Werner

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Where is the Werndl family from?

You can see how Werndl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werndl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werndl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werndl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werndl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werndl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Werndl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werndl 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Werndl. 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 271 military records available for the last name Werndl. For the veterans among your Werndl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werndl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Werndl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Werndl in 1976 was 75, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werndl 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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