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Warshauer Family History

Warshauer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Warschauer a habitational name for someone from Warsaw, capital of Poland.

It originates from the German name of the city Warschau.

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


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Where is the Warshauer family from?

You can see how Warshauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warshauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warshauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Warshauer families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Warshauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Warshauer families in 1880.
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What did your Warshauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warshauer. 20% of Warshauer men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Warshauer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warshauer were Owner and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warshauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warshauer 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Warshauer. 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 302 military records available for the last name Warshauer. For the veterans among your Warshauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warshauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Warshauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Warshauer in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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