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Warheit Family History

Warheit 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: Sargent, Garret, Washer, Barrett, Warren, Warner, Manheim, Warden

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Where is the Warheit family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warheit. 60% of Warheit men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Warheit women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warheit were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Warheit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Warheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warheit 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Warheit. 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 82 military records available for the last name Warheit. For the veterans among your Warheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warheit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Warheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Warheit in 1964 was 82, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warheit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warheit 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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