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Warlen Family History

Warlen 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: Warren, Warden, Waren, Arlen, Walen, Wallen, Wahlen, Karlen, Carlen

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Where is the Warlen family from?

You can see how Warlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warlen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Warlen family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Warlen's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Warlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warlen 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 Warlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warlen. 100% of Warlen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Warlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warlen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Warlen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Warlen. For the veterans among your Warlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Warlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Warlen in 1963 was 79, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warlen 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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