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Warkus Family History

Warkus 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: Wirkus, Barkus, Markus, Darius, Malkus, Farkas, Markos, Backus

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Where is the Warkus family from?

You can see how Warkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Warkus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Warkus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Warkus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Warkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warkus 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Warkus. 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 58 military records available for the last name Warkus. For the veterans among your Warkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warkus lifespan?

Average Warkus life expectancy in 2001 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warkus 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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