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Varpness Family History

Varpness 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: Harkness, Harness, Garness, Van Ness, Barsness, Bartness, Hartness

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Where is the Varpness family from?

You can see how Varpness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varpness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Varpness families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Varpness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Varpness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varpness 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 Varpness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varpness. 75% of Varpness men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Varpness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Varpness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varpness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Varpness. 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 28 military records available for the last name Varpness. For the veterans among your Varpness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varpness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Varpness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Varpness in 1968 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varpness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varpness 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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