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Varson Family History

Varson 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: Parson, Varon, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Karson, Farson, Carson

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Where is the Varson family from?

You can see how Varson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Varson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Varson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Varson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varson 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 Varson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varson. 34% of Varson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Varson women worked as an Office. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varson were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Dairying
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Varson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Varson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varson 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Varson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Varson. For the veterans among your Varson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Varson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Varson in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varson 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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