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Warnett Family History

Warnett Surname Meaning

From the Old French personal name Warinot, a pet form of Warin (see Warren).

See Garnett for the equivalent Central French pronunciation of the same name.

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


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Where is the Warnett family from?

You can see how Warnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Warnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Warnett families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Warnett's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Warnett families in 1911.
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What did your Warnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jobbing Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Warnett. 18% of Warnett men worked as a Jobbing Gardener and 82% of Warnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warnett were General Labourer (heavy Worker) and Guest At The House.

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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 1939

  • Jobbing Gardener
    18%
  • Gardener
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • General Labourer (heavy Worker)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Guest At The House
    3%

What Warnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Warnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnett 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Warnett. 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 273 military records available for the last name Warnett. For the veterans among your Warnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Warnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Warnett in 1964 was 65, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warnett 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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