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Varker Family History

Varker Surname Meaning

Variant of Varcoe with reduction of -ow to [ə] spelt (irregularly) -er as sometimes in other surnames and place-names in Cornwall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Varker family from?

You can see how Varker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Varker families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Varker's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Varker families in 1891.
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What did your Varker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocery Van Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Varker. 100% of Varker men worked as a Grocery Van Driver and 88% of Varker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocery Van Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Home Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Varker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varker 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Varker. 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 169 military records available for the last name Varker. For the veterans among your Varker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Varker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Varker in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varker 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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