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Warthen Family History

Warthen Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Wartold from Old High German wart ‘guardian’.

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


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Where is the Warthen family from?

You can see how Warthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warthen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warthen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Warthen families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Warthen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Warthen families in 1891.
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What did your Warthen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warthen. 29% of Warthen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Warthen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warthen were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Warthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warthen 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Warthen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Warthen. For the veterans among your Warthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warthen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Warthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Warthen in 1958 was 31, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warthen 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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