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Warneken Family History

Warneken 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: Warneke, Warnken, Arnesen, Hanneken, Warnecke, Werneke, Warnke

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What did your Warneken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Warneken. 50% of Warneken women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Warneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warneken 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Warneken. 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 7 military records available for the last name Warneken. For the veterans among your Warneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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