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Warrener Family History

Warrener Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Old French warrennier ‘warrener’ an officer employed to watch over game in a park or game preserve.

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


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Where is the Warrener family from?

You can see how Warrener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warrener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warrener families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Warrener families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Warrener's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Warrener families in 1891.
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What did your Warrener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Warrener. 20% of Warrener men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Warrener women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warrener were Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Warrener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warrener 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Warrener. 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 650 military records available for the last name Warrener. For the veterans among your Warrener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warrener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Warrener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Warrener in 1965 was 68, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warrener 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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