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Wartig Family History

Wartig 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: Hartig, Martin, Marti, Harting, Martis, Warth, Waring, Artis, Fertig

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Where is the Wartig family from?

You can see how Wartig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wartig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wartig family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wartig's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wartig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wartig 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 Wartig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wartig. 100% of Wartig men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wartig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Wartig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wartig. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wartig. For the veterans among your Wartig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Wartig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wartig in 1970 was 80, and 69 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wartig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartig 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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