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Waren Family History

Waren Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Warren.

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


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Where is the Waren family from?

You can see how Waren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Waren families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Waren's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Waren families in 1911.
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What did your Waren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Waren. 43% of Waren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waren women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Farmers Son
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Waren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waren 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Waren. 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 821 military records available for the last name Waren. For the veterans among your Waren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Waren in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waren 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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