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Wernke Family History

Wernke Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Wernecke.

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


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Where is the Wernke family from?

You can see how Wernke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Wernke families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wernke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wernke families in 1880.
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What did your Wernke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernke. 36% of Wernke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wernke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernke were Proprietor and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Wernke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wernke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernke 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Wernke. 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 313 military records available for the last name Wernke. For the veterans among your Wernke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wernke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wernke in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernke 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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