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Varrels Family History

Varrels 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: Garrels, Karrels, Varela, Carrel, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Varnell

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Where is the Varrels family from?

You can see how Varrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varrels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varrels family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varrels's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Varrels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varrels 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 Varrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varrels. 100% of Varrels 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Varrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varrels 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 Varrels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Varrels. For the veterans among your Varrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varrels lifespan?

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