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Varju Family History

Varju 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: Harju, Vara, Varon, Varga, Varni, Vari, Varma, Vardy, Varty, Varno

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Where is the Varju family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varju 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 Varju ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varju. 100% of Varju men worked as a Coal Loader.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Varju. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varju 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Varju. 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 69 military records available for the last name Varju. For the veterans among your Varju ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varju lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Varju life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Varju in 1964 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varju 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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