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Warrem Family History

Warrem Name 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: Warren, Barre, Garret, Farren, Warner, Warden, Carrel, Ware, Warnes

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Where is the Warrem family from?

You can see how Warrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warrem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Warrem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Warrem family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Warrem's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Warrem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warrem. 28% of Warrem men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Warrem women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warrem were Clerk and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Warrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warrem 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Warrem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Warrem. For the veterans among your Warrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warrem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Warrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Warrem in 1968 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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