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Varness Family History

Varness 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: Harness, Garness, Arness, Varnes, Parness, Barnes, Furness, Harkness

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Where is the Varness family from?

You can see how Varness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Varness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Varness families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varness's in USA. New York had the highest population of Varness families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varness 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 Varness ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Varness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Varness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varness 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Varness. 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 27 military records available for the last name Varness. For the veterans among your Varness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varness lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Varness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Varness in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varness 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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