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Warta Family History

Warta Surname Meaning

Polish:: occupational name for a watchman from warta ‘guard’. habitational name from a place called Warta in Łódź Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Warta family from?

You can see how Warta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Warta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Warta families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Warta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Warta families in 1911.
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What did your Warta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warta. 44% of Warta men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Warta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warta were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Warta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warta 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Warta. 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 379 military records available for the last name Warta. For the veterans among your Warta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Warta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Warta in 1957 was 39, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warta 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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