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Varden Family History

Varden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Verdun.

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


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Where is the Varden family from?

You can see how Varden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Varden families living in Norfolk. This was about 19% of all the recorded Varden's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Varden families in 1891.
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What did your Varden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Varden. 50% of Varden men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Varden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varden were Hosiery Maker and Kindergarten Mistress.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Hosiery Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Kindergarten Mistress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Varden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varden 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Varden. 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 641 military records available for the last name Varden. For the veterans among your Varden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Varden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Varden in 1955 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varden 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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