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Warnke Name Meaning

German: variant of Warnecke .

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


Similar surnames: Warncke, Warneke, Warnken, Wanke, Banke, Wenke, Wernke, Winke, Warmke

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Where is the Warnke family from?

You can see how Warnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Warnke families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Warnke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Warnke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Warnke. 100% of Warnke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Warnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Warnke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Warnke. For the veterans among your Warnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnke lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Warnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Warnke in 1946 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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