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Warnhoff Family History

Warnhoff 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: Karhoff, Tarnoff, Sarnoff, Wamhoff, Waychoff, Bohnhoff, Saathoff

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Where is the Warnhoff family from?

You can see how Warnhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warnhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Warnhoff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Warnhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Warnhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnhoff 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 Warnhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warnhoff. 24% of Warnhoff 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Warnhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Warnhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnhoff 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Warnhoff. 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 68 military records available for the last name Warnhoff. For the veterans among your Warnhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Warnhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Warnhoff in 1962 was 72, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warnhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warnhoff 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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