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Warntz Family History

Warntz 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: Wantz, Arntz, Werntz, Martz, Warner, Warth, Hartz, Warnes, Lantz

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Where is the Warntz family from?

You can see how Warntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warntz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warntz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Warntz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Warntz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Warntz families in 1880.
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What did your Warntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warntz. 43% of Warntz men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Warntz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Warntz 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
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Warntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warntz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Warntz. 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 119 military records available for the last name Warntz. For the veterans among your Warntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warntz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Warntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Warntz in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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