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Varlay Family History

Varlay 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: Varley, Barley, Early, Vara, Barlas, Harley, Marley, Kallay, Varela

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Where is the Varlay family from?

You can see how Varlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varlay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Varlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Varlay family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Varlay's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Varlay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Varlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varlay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Varlay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Varlay. For the veterans among your Varlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varlay lifespan?

Average Varlay life expectancy in 1994 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varlay 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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