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Warwood Family History

Warwood Surname Meaning

see Worwood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Warwood family from?

You can see how Warwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Warwood families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Warwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Warwood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warwood 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 Warwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warwood. 38% of Warwood men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Warwood women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warwood were Farmer and Proprietor.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Operator
    21%
  • Watchman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Servant
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Warwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warwood 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Warwood. 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 176 military records available for the last name Warwood. For the veterans among your Warwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warwood lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Warwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Warwood in 1953 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warwood 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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