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Warneck Family History

Warneck 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: Warnock, Warnecke, Warnick, Warner, Warwick, Warnes, Wernick, Warmack

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Where is the Warneck family from?

You can see how Warneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warneck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Warneck families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Warneck's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Warneck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warneck 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 Warneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warneck. 37% of Warneck men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Warneck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warneck were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Warneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warneck 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Warneck. 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 389 military records available for the last name Warneck. For the veterans among your Warneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warneck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Warneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Warneck in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warneck 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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