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Warke Family History

Warke Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Warke family from?

You can see how Warke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Warke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Warke families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Warke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Warke families in 1911.
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What did your Warke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Warke. 67% of Warke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Warke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warke 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Warke. 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 237 military records available for the last name Warke. For the veterans among your Warke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Warke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Warke in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warke 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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