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Varano Family History

Varano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of various places throughout Italy called Varano; the district so named in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples province) and the one in Teramo have probably contributed the most to the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Varano family from?

You can see how Varano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Varano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Varano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Varano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Varano families in 1920.
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What did your Varano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varano. 20% of Varano men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Varano women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varano were Bartender and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Varano. 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 556 military records available for the last name Varano. For the veterans among your Varano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varano lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Varano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Varano in 1941 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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