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Warkins Family History

Warkins 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: Parkins, Harkins, Watkins, Markins, Larkins, Wadkins, Hawkins

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Where is the Warkins family from?

You can see how Warkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Warkins families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Warkins's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Warkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warkins 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 Warkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warkins. 28% of Warkins men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Warkins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warkins were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Warkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warkins 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Warkins. 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 183 military records available for the last name Warkins. For the veterans among your Warkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Warkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Warkins in 1964 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warkins 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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