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Werne Family History

Werne Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wern.

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


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Where is the Werne family from?

You can see how Werne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Werne families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Werne's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Werne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Werne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werne. 28% of Werne men worked as a Labor and 34% of Werne women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werne were Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Werne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Werne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werne 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Werne. 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 848 military records available for the last name Werne. For the veterans among your Werne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werne lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Werne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Werne in 1959 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werne 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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