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Warton Family History

Warton Surname Meaning

English (North western England and West Midlands): variant of Wharton.

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


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Where is the Warton family from?

You can see how Warton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Warton families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Warton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Warton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warton 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 Warton 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 Warton. 46% of Warton men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Warton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warton were Warehouse Salesman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    46%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Wood Machinist
    19%
  • Warehouse Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Warton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warton 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 Warton. 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 Warton. For the veterans among your Warton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Warton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Warton in 1963 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warton 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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