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Varella Family History

Varella Surname Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Galician Varela.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Varella family from?

You can see how Varella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varella family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Varella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Varella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Varella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Varella families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varella 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 Varella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Milker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varella. 57% of Varella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Varella women worked as a Milker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varella were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Musician
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milker
    43%
  • Stitcher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Varella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varella 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Varella. 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 293 military records available for the last name Varella. For the veterans among your Varella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Varella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Varella in 1956 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varella 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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