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Varin Family History

Varin Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Warino a short form of various compound names based on the element warin ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’.

Compare Vareen and Vereen.

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


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Where is the Varin family from?

You can see how Varin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Varin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 27% of all the recorded Varin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Varin families in 1891.
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What did your Varin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varin. 32% of Varin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Varin women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varin were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Varin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Varin. 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 482 military records available for the last name Varin. For the veterans among your Varin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Varin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Varin in 1956 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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