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Waren Family History

Waren Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Warren .

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


Similar surnames: Warden, Haren, Maren, Warren, Lare, Ware, Kaden, Agen, Carden, Warth

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Where is the Waren family from?

You can see how Waren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Waren families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Waren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waren families in 1891.
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What did your Waren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waren. 100% of Waren men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Waren 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Waren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waren 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Waren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 821 military records available for the last name Waren. For the veterans among your Waren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Waren in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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