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Warwas Family History

Warwas 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: Karas, Arras, Maras, Barlas, Warman, Barbas, Farkas, Kardas, Carras

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Where is the Warwas family from?

You can see how Warwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warwas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warwas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Warwas families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Warwas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Warwas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warwas 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 Warwas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warwas. 72% of Warwas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Warwas women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    72%
  • Kitchen Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Warwas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Warwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warwas 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Warwas. 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 118 military records available for the last name Warwas. For the veterans among your Warwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warwas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Warwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Warwas in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warwas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warwas 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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