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Varjas Family History

Varjas 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: Vargas, Varas, Karas, Vadas, Arras, Maras, Vara, Barlas, Barbas

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Where is the Varjas family from?

You can see how Varjas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varjas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Varjas families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Varjas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Varjas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varjas 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 Varjas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varjas. 100% of Varjas men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Varjas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varjas 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Varjas. 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 31 military records available for the last name Varjas. For the veterans among your Varjas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varjas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Varjas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Varjas in 1962 was 74, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varjas 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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