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Warnka Family History

Warnka 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: Warnke, Barna, Warner, Warnes, Sarka, Wank, Warns, Warga, Sarna

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Where is the Warnka family from?

You can see how Warnka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Warnka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Warnka families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Warnka's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Warnka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnka 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 Warnka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warnka. 59% of Warnka men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Warnka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Warnka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnka 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Warnka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Warnka. For the veterans among your Warnka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Warnka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Warnka in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warnka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warnka 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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