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Wernig Family History

Wernig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wernicke. Germanized form of Slovenian Vernik.

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


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Where is the Wernig family from?

You can see how Wernig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wernig family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wernig families in 1911.
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What did your Wernig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernig. 50% of Wernig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wernig women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernig were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Wernig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernig 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Wernig. 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 414 military records available for the last name Wernig. For the veterans among your Wernig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wernig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wernig in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernig 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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