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Warten Family History

Warten 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: Garten, Warren, Warden, Parten, Waren, Harten, Karten, Warthen

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Where is the Warten family from?

You can see how Warten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Warten families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Warten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Warten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warten 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 Warten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warten. 43% of Warten men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Warten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warten were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warten 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Warten. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Warten. For the veterans among your Warten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Warten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Warten in 1977 was 92, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warten 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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