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Warnen Family History

Warnen 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, Warner, Warden, Warnes, Waren, Warne, Farnen, Warnken, Barnes

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Where is the Warnen family from?

You can see how Warnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Warnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Warnen families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Warnen's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Warnen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnen 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 Warnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warnen. 33% of Warnen men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Warnen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warnen were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Warnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Warnen. 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 581 military records available for the last name Warnen. For the veterans among your Warnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Warnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Warnen in 1968 was 52, and 74 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warnen 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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