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Wartes Family History

Wartes 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: Warnes, Kartes, Martes, Wates, Waites, Warters, Wares, Barnes, Gates

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Where is the Wartes family from?

You can see how Wartes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wartes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wartes families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wartes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wartes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wartes 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 Wartes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Crab Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wartes. 40% of Wartes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wartes women worked as a Crab Picker.

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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
    40%
  • Soldier
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painting Contractor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Crab Picker
    100%

What Wartes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Wartes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartes 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wartes. 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 51 military records available for the last name Wartes. For the veterans among your Wartes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wartes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wartes in 1961 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartes 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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