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Warney Family History

Warney 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: Warner, Arney, Darney, Warnes, Carney, Farney, Barney, Varney, Garney

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Where is the Warney family from?

You can see how Warney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Warney families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Warney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Warney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warney 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 Warney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Warney. 100% of Warney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Warney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warney 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Warney. 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 144 military records available for the last name Warney. For the veterans among your Warney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Warney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Warney in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warney 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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