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Varaney Family History

Varaney 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: Varney, Varley, Arney, Darney, Hartney, Carney, Graney, Varano

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Where is the Varaney family from?

You can see how Varaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Varaney families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Varaney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Varaney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Varaney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Varaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varaney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Varaney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Varaney. For the veterans among your Varaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varaney lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Varaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Varaney in 1987 was 77, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varaney 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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