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Vardiman Family History

Vardiman 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: Hardiman, Vardeman, Vardaman, Hardman, Varian, Hardeman, Vandeman

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Where is the Vardiman family from?

You can see how Vardiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vardiman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vardiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vardiman families living in Mississippi. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vardiman's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Vardiman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vardiman 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 Vardiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vardiman. 30% of Vardiman men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Vardiman women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Porter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Vardiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Vardiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vardiman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vardiman. 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 151 military records available for the last name Vardiman. For the veterans among your Vardiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vardiman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vardiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vardiman in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vardiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vardiman 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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