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Varva Family History

Varva 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: Vara, Varga, Varma, Varda, Bara, Barca, Vajda, Barna, Varon, Carda

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Where is the Varva family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varva. 60% of Varva men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Varva women worked as a Servant.

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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
    60%
  • Coal Loader
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Varva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Varva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varva 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Varva. 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 55 military records available for the last name Varva. For the veterans among your Varva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Varva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Varva in 1963 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varva 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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