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Warshaw Family History

Warshaw Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Warsaw the capital of Poland (see Warshawsky). Compare Warsaw.

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


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Where is the Warshaw family from?

You can see how Warshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Warshaw family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Warshaw's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Warshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Warshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warshaw. 34% of Warshaw men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Warshaw women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warshaw were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • File Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Warshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warshaw 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Warshaw. 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 810 military records available for the last name Warshaw. For the veterans among your Warshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warshaw lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Warshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Warshaw in 1957 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warshaw 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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