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Varde Family History

Varde 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: Garde, Verde, Vardy, Varda, Parde, Warde, Yarde, Varden, Bard, Barre

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Where is the Varde family from?

You can see how Varde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varde family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Varde's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Varde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varde 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 Varde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Varde. 100% of Varde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Varde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varde 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Varde. 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 53 military records available for the last name Varde. For the veterans among your Varde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varde lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Varde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Varde in 1956 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varde 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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