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Wernz Family History

Wernz 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: Werntz, Wertz, Wenz, Wern, Werne, Lenz, Wen, Hertz, Wenk, Kern

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Where is the Wernz family from?

You can see how Wernz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wernz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wernz families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wernz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wernz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernz 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 Wernz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernz. 84% of Wernz men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wernz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernz were Letter Carrier and Stenographer.

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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
    84%
  • Letter Carrier
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Wernz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Wernz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernz 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Wernz. 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 364 military records available for the last name Wernz. For the veterans among your Wernz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wernz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wernz in 1953 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wernz 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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