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Warnken Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Warnecke .

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


Similar surnames: Warnke, Warncke, Mahnken, Warneke, Harken, Wiemken, Karlsen, Onken

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Where is the Warnken family from?

You can see how Warnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Warnken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Warnken families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Warnken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Warnken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warnken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warnken. 38% of Warnken men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Warnken women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warnken were Clerk and File Clerk. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • File Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Warnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Warnken. 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 623 military records available for the last name Warnken. For the veterans among your Warnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Warnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Warnken in 1956 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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