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Var Family History

Var Surname 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: Vara, Vas, Mar, Van, Bar, Dar, Car, Vari, Kar, Zar

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Where is the Var family from?

You can see how Var families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Var family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Var families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Var families living in Ayrshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Var's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Var families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Var 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 Var ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Var. 34% of Var men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Var women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Var were Painter and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Var family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Var. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Var 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Var. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Var. For the veterans among your Var ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Var lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Var life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Var in 1968 was 64, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Var ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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