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Warre Family History

Warre Surname Meaning

see Warr and Ware.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Warre family from?

You can see how Warre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Warre families living in Somerset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Warre's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Warre families in 1891.
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What did your Warre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Architect and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Warre. 100% of Warre men worked as an Architect and 80% of Warre 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

  • Architect
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Warre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Warre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Warre. For the veterans among your Warre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warre lifespan?

Average Warre life expectancy in 1976 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warre 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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