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Variest Family History

Variest 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: Priest, Aries, Triest, Faries, Earnest, Griest, Hargest, Varnes

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Where is the Variest family from?

You can see how Variest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Variest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Variest family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Variest's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Variest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Variest 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 17 census records available for the last name Variest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Variest 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Variest. 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 3 military records available for the last name Variest. For the veterans among your Variest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Variest lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Variest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Variest in 1979 was 70, and 65 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Variest 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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