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Warshak Family History

Warshak 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: Marshak, Warshaw, Worsham, Wareham, Dworshak, Arshad, Waszak, Washam

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Where is the Warshak family from?

You can see how Warshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warshak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warshak families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Warshak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Warshak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Warshak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warshak 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 Warshak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warshak. 50% of Warshak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Warshak women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Warshak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Warshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warshak 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Warshak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Warshak. For the veterans among your Warshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warshak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Warshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Warshak in 1977 was 94, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warshak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warshak 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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