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Varala Family History

Varala 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: Varela, Vadala, Vavala, Parola, Vara, Arata, Araya, Rajala, Varga

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Where is the Varala family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varala. 67% of Varala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Porter
    34%

What Varala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Varala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varala 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Varala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Varala. For the veterans among your Varala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varala lifespan?

Average Varala life expectancy in 1985 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varala 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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