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Warmley Family History

Warmley 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: Wormley, Parmley, Hartley, Barley, Varley, Parsley, Worsley, Harley

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Where is the Warmley family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warmley. 56% of Warmley men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Warmley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warmley were Farm Laborer and Domestic. .

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Porter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Domestic
    23%
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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Warmley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warmley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Warmley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Warmley. For the veterans among your Warmley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warmley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Warmley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Warmley in 1953 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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