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Wiernasz Family History

Wiernasz 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: Tiernan, Viernes, Kienast, Wierman, Mieras, Bernas, Kiernan, Wiens

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Where is the Wiernasz family from?

You can see how Wiernasz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiernasz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiernasz families living in Connecticut. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wiernasz's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wiernasz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiernasz 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 Wiernasz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiernasz. 40% of Wiernasz men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    40%
  • Weaver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Wiernasz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Wiernasz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiernasz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wiernasz. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wiernasz. For the veterans among your Wiernasz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiernasz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wiernasz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wiernasz in 1961 was 43, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiernasz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiernasz 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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