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Warther Family History

Warther 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: Werther, Warthen, Walther, Arther, Arthur, Washer, Carter, Warner

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Where is the Warther family from?

You can see how Warther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Warther families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Warther's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Warther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warther 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 Warther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warther. 22% of Warther men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Warther women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warther were Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Warther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warther 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Warther. 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 202 military records available for the last name Warther. For the veterans among your Warther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warther lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Warther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Warther in 1953 was 33, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warther 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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