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Warncke Family History

Warncke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Warnecke.

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


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Where is the Warncke family from?

You can see how Warncke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warncke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Warncke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Warncke families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Warncke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Warncke families in 1891.
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What did your Warncke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warncke. 37% of Warncke men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Warncke women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warncke were Shipping Clerk and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • House Keeper
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Warncke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warncke 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 Warncke. 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 737 military records available for the last name Warncke. For the veterans among your Warncke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warncke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Warncke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Warncke in 1958 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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