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Varona Family History

Varona Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly a nickname from varona ‘(courageous) woman’; see also Varon.

Compare De Varona.

Italian: from the feminine form of Varone.

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


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Where is the Varona family from?

You can see how Varona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Varona families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Varona's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Varona families in 1891.
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What did your Varona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Priest and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varona. 50% of Varona men worked as a Priest and 34% of Varona women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varona were Clerk 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

  • Priest
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varona 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Varona. 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 322 military records available for the last name Varona. For the veterans among your Varona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varona lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Varona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Varona in 1966 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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