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Varah Family History

Varah Surname Meaning

see Varey.

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


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Where is the Varah family from?

You can see how Varah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Varah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Varah families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Varah's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Varah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varah 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 Varah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Varah. 50% of Varah men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Varah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varah were Insurance Agent and Assistant Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • Insurance Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Assistant Teacher
    5%

What Varah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Varah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varah 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Varah. 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 96 military records available for the last name Varah. For the veterans among your Varah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Varah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Varah in 1966 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varah 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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