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Warnicke Family History

Warnicke 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: Warnecke, Warnick, Warncke, Wernicke, Barnicle, Warwick, Wernick

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Where is the Warnicke family from?

You can see how Warnicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warnicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Warnicke families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Warnicke's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Warnicke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnicke 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 Warnicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warnicke. 67% of Warnicke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Warnicke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warnicke were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Warnicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warnicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnicke 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Warnicke. 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 276 military records available for the last name Warnicke. For the veterans among your Warnicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnicke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Warnicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Warnicke in 1964 was 87, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warnicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warnicke 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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