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Warriss Family History

Warriss Surname Meaning

see Warris.

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


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Where is the Warriss family from?

You can see how Warriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warriss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Warriss families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Warriss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Warriss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warriss 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 Warriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Warriss. 100% of Warriss men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 100% of Warriss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Warriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Warriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warriss 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Warriss. 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 21 military records available for the last name Warriss. For the veterans among your Warriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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