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Varla Family History

Varla 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: Vara, Varela, Varga, Valla, Varma, Varda, Vala, Sala, Bara, Villa

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Where is the Varla family from?

You can see how Varla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varla family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Varla's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Varla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varla 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 88 census records available for the last name Varla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varla 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Varla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Varla. For the veterans among your Varla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varla lifespan?

Average Varla life expectancy in 1987 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varla 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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