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Varkala Family History

Varkala 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: Varela, Karjala, Hakala, Takala, Marsala, Pakkala, Vadala, Vavala

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Where is the Varkala family from?

You can see how Varkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Varkala families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Varkala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varkala 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 Varkala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Varkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Varkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varkala 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Varkala. 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 79 military records available for the last name Varkala. For the veterans among your Varkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varkala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Varkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Varkala in 1965 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varkala 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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