Origins of the Werner surname
About the Werners
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Interesting facts about Werner
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Werner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1843.
What are the most common Werner first names?
John
William
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Werners
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Werners in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Governess
10
Domestic Servant
8
Living On Own Means
8
Tailoress
8
Common male occupations for Werners in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
68
Farm Hands
50
Tinsmiths
33
General Farmers
30
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
26
