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Warkentien Family History

Warkentien 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: Warkentin, Parmentier, Carpentier, Carpenter, Valentin, Parmenter

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Where is the Warkentien family from?

You can see how Warkentien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warkentien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warkentien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Warkentien families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Warkentien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Warkentien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warkentien 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 Warkentien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warkentien. 45% of Warkentien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Warkentien women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Warkentien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Warkentien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warkentien 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Warkentien. 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 152 military records available for the last name Warkentien. For the veterans among your Warkentien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warkentien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Warkentien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Warkentien in 1969 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warkentien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warkentien 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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