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Varra Family History

Varra Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Barra

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


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Where is the Varra family from?

You can see how Varra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Varra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Varra families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Varra's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Varra families in 1851.
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What did your Varra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varra. 28% of Varra men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Varra women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varra were Butcher and Beauty Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Beauty Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varra 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Varra. 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 115 military records available for the last name Varra. For the veterans among your Varra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varra lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Varra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Varra in 1953 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varra 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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