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Varne Family History

Varne 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: Carne, Arne, Varni, Varney, Warne, Varno, Verne, Varner, Harne

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Where is the Varne family from?

You can see how Varne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Varne family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Varne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Varne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varne 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 Varne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varne. 47% of Varne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Varne women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Carpenter
    39%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Varne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Varne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varne 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Varne. 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 74 military records available for the last name Varne. For the veterans among your Varne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varne lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Varne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Varne in 1977 was 84, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varne 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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