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Varwell Family History

Varwell Surname Meaning

see Farwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Varwell family from?

You can see how Varwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Varwell families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Varwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Varwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Varwell. 72% of Varwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Varwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varwell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Varwell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Varwell. For the veterans among your Varwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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