Wernis Family History

Wernis 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: Wernig, Dennis, Warnes, Benis, Wernick, Kennis, Ferris, Warns, Terris, Tennis

329	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
9	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
63	Census and Voter Lists
28	Member Trees

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Where is the Wernis family from?

You can see how Wernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wernis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wernis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wernis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernis 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 Record

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Wernis. 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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Military Records

There are 9 military records available for the last name Wernis. For the veterans among your Wernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wernis in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

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Wernis Surname Meaning

Where is the Wernis family from?

What Wernis family records will you find?

What is the average Wernis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wernis in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

Wernis Family History

Wernis Surname Meaning

442 record(s) for Wernis

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Wernis Surname Meaning

442 record(s) for Wernis

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Where is the Wernis family from?

What Wernis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wernis lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wernis family tree

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