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Varao Family History

Varao 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: Vara, Varano, Varno, Varco, Vario, Varas, Vargo, Carro, Barco, Bara

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Where is the Varao family from?

You can see how Varao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varao family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varao's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Varao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varao 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 125 census records available for the last name Varao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varao 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Varao. 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 44 military records available for the last name Varao. For the veterans among your Varao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varao lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Varao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Varao in 1949 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varao 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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