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Vardey Family History

Vardey Surname Meaning

see Vardy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vardey family from?

You can see how Vardey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vardey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vardey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Vardey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vardey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vardey families in 1891.
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What did your Vardey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vardey. 100% of Vardey 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 793 census records available for the last name Vardey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vardey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Vardey. 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 Vardey. For the veterans among your Vardey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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