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Warmke Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of any ancient Germanic personal name formed with wer war + berht bald as in Warmbold.

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


Similar surnames: Harke, Waltke, Taake, Hartke, Wanke, Warman, Marko, Wernke, Marte

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Where is the Warmke family from?

You can see how Warmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warmke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warmke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Warmke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Warmke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Warmke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warmke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warmke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warmke. 75% of Warmke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Warmke women worked as a House Maid. .

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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
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Warmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warmke 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Warmke. 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 101 military records available for the last name Warmke. For the veterans among your Warmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warmke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Warmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Warmke in 1964 was 62, and 100 in 2003.

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