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Wahrman Family History

Wahrman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wahrmann (see Warman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wahrman family from?

You can see how Wahrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wahrman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahrman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wahrman families in 1911.
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What did your Wahrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahrman. 54% of Wahrman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wahrman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wahrman were Attendant and Hat Cleck Girl.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Attendant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Hat Cleck Girl
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wahrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahrman 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Wahrman. 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 254 military records available for the last name Wahrman. For the veterans among your Wahrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahrman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wahrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wahrman in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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