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Varuska Family History

Varuska 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: Maruska, Haluska, Galuska, Hruska, Matuska, Paluska, Laska, Vara

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Where is the Varuska family from?

You can see how Varuska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varuska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Varuska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Varuska families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Varuska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varuska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varuska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varuska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varuska. 67% of Varuska 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Varuska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Varuska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varuska 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Varuska. 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 9 military records available for the last name Varuska. For the veterans among your Varuska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varuska lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Varuska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Varuska in 1970 was 94, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varuska 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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