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Variell Family History

Variell 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: Varnell, Vardell, Hartell, Carnell, Varela, Darnell, Harwell, Cardell

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Where is the Variell family from?

You can see how Variell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Variell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Variell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Variell families living in Michigan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Variell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Variell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Variell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Variell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Variell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Variell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Variell. For the veterans among your Variell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Variell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Variell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Variell in 1966 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Variell 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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