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Warkenton Family History

Warkenton 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, Warrington, Kenton, Warmington, Brenton, Warburton, Renton

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Where is the Warkenton family from?

You can see how Warkenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warkenton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Warkenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Warkenton families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Warkenton's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Warkenton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Warkenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warkenton 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Warkenton. 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 military records available for the last name Warkenton. For the veterans among your Warkenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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