History of your Surname
Get access to Varas family records.Start a free trial

Varas Family History

Varas Name Meaning

Spanish: from the plural of vara ‘rod stick’ of uncertain application possibly a topographic name.

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


Similar surnames: Vara, Vargas, Veras, Paras, Karas, Farias, Barbas, Salas, Vales

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Varas family from?

You can see how Varas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Varas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Varas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Varas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Varas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varas. 78% of Varas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Varas women worked as a Laundress. .

View Census Data for Varas | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Mass Boy
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Varas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Varas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Varas

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Varas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Varas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Varas. For the veterans among your Varas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Varas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Varas family history

Discover More

What is the average Varas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Varas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Varas in 1963 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varas

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Varas family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Varas last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial