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Warnsley Family History

Warnsley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Walmsley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Warnsley family from?

You can see how Warnsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warnsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Warnsley families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Warnsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Warnsley families in 1911.
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What did your Warnsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warnsley. 37% of Warnsley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Warnsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warnsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnsley 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Warnsley. 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 80 military records available for the last name Warnsley. For the veterans among your Warnsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnsley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Warnsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Warnsley in 1967 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warnsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warnsley 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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