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Warsh Family History

Warsh 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: Warth, Marsh, Walsh, Karsh, Larsh, Harsh, Barsh, Wash, March, Mars

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Where is the Warsh family from?

You can see how Warsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Warsh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Warsh families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Warsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Warsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warsh 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 Warsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Warsh. 100% of Warsh 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 Warsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warsh 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Warsh. 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 249 military records available for the last name Warsh. For the veterans among your Warsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warsh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Warsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Warsh in 1966 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warsh 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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