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Varick Family History

Varick 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: Arick, Larick, Marick, Rarick, Brick, Patrick, Garlick, Marck, Durick

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Where is the Varick family from?

You can see how Varick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Varick families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Varick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Varick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varick 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 Varick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varick. 40% of Varick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Varick women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varick were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Varick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Varick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varick 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Varick. 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 528 military records available for the last name Varick. For the veterans among your Varick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Varick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Varick in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varick 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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