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Worner Family History

Worner Surname Meaning

German (Wörner): variant of Werner. English (Somerset): variant of Warner.

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


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Where is the Worner family from?

You can see how Worner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Worner families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worner families in 1911.
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What did your Worner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worner. 21% of Worner men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Worner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worner were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Worner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Worner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Worner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Worner. For the veterans among your Worner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Worner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worner in 1962 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worner 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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