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Varca Family History

Varca 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: Barca, Vara, Varga, Varma, Vaca, Varda, Vacca, Varco, March, Barco

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Where is the Varca family from?

You can see how Varca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Varca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Varca family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Varca's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Varca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varca 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 Varca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varca. 25% of Varca men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Varca women worked as a Beautician.

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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

  • Waiter
    25%
  • Printer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Varca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Varca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varca 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Varca. 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 152 military records available for the last name Varca. For the veterans among your Varca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Varca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Varca in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varca 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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