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Warnak Family History

Warnak 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: Barak, Barna, Warner, Warman, Karnik, Warnes, Wank, Wanat, Warmack

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Where is the Warnak family from?

You can see how Warnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnak family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Warnak family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Warnak's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Warnak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warnak. 100% of Warnak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Warnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnak 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Warnak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Warnak. For the veterans among your Warnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Warnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Warnak in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 1984.

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