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Varina Family History

Varina 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: Farina, Marina, Varona, Varin, Marin, Vara, Kalina, Barna, Varon

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Where is the Varina family from?

You can see how Varina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Varina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Varina families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Varina's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Varina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varina. 50% of Varina women worked as a Manager.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Grinding
    50%

What Varina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Varina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varina 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Varina. 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 49 military records available for the last name Varina. For the veterans among your Varina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varina lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Varina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Varina in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varina 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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