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Varava Family History

Varava 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, Arata, Araya, Varela, Varga, Votava, Arana, Varano, Varma

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Where is the Varava family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varava 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 Varava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varava. 100% of Varava men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Varava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varava 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Varava. 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 20 military records available for the last name Varava. For the veterans among your Varava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varava lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Varava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Varava in 1990 was 77, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varava 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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