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Warrenton Family History

Warrenton 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: Warrington, Warkentin, Harrington, Warren, Barrington, Carrington

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Where is the Warrenton family from?

You can see how Warrenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warrenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warrenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Warrenton family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Warrenton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Warrenton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warrenton 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 Warrenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warrenton. 50% of Warrenton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Warrenton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warrenton were Farmer 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Warrenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warrenton 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Warrenton. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Warrenton. For the veterans among your Warrenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warrenton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Warrenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Warrenton in 1967 was 88, and 86 in 2001.

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