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Wernet Name Meaning

German: variant of Wernert . This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Werner, Wernert, Werne, Wendt, Warner, Erne, Ferner, Wehner, Gerndt

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Where is the Wernet family from?

You can see how Wernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wernet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wernet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wernet family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wernet's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Wernet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wernet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wernet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wernet. 15% of Wernet men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wernet women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wernet were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wernet 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Wernet. 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 484 military records available for the last name Wernet. For the veterans among your Wernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wernet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wernet in 1965 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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