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Varain Family History

Varain 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: Narain, Varin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Carlin, Drain, Vallin, Vara

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Where is the Varain family from?

You can see how Varain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Varain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Varain families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Varain's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Varain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varain 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 Varain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Varain. 100% of Varain men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Varain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Varain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varain 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Varain. 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 30 military records available for the last name Varain. For the veterans among your Varain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Varain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Varain in 1967 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varain 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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