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Varelas Family History

Varelas Surname Meaning

Galician: plural form of Varela. Greek: from Greek varela ‘barrel’ from Italian barella ‘barrel’.

Accented on the final syllable is a metonymic occupational name for a cooper; with the accent on the middle syllable is a nickname for a large fat man.

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


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Where is the Varelas family from?

You can see how Varelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varelas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Varelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Varelas family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Varelas's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Varelas families in 1841.
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What did your Varelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varelas. 34% of Varelas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Chef
    14%

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Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Varelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varelas 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Varelas. 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 114 military records available for the last name Varelas. For the veterans among your Varelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varelas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Varelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Varelas in 1951 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varelas 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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