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Warris Family History

Warris 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: Harris, Farris, Sarris, Carris, Garris, Parris, Marris, Barris

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Where is the Warris family from?

You can see how Warris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Warris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Warris families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Warris's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Warris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warris 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 Warris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Warris. 100% of Warris men worked as a Pensioner and 100% of Warris 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pensioner
    100%

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 Warris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warris 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Warris. 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 272 military records available for the last name Warris. For the veterans among your Warris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warris lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Warris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Warris in 1975 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warris 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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