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Vare Family History

Vare Surname Meaning

see Fair.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vare family from?

You can see how Vare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Vare families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vare's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Vare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vare 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 Vare 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 Vare. 43% of Vare men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Vare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    43%
  • Fancy Leather Worker
    29%
  • Motor Motor Cycle cycle Fitter Repair mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vare 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Vare. 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 532 military records available for the last name Vare. For the veterans among your Vare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vare lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vare in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vare 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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