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Varlow Family History

Varlow Surname Meaning

variant of Varley.

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


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Where is the Varlow family from?

You can see how Varlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Varlow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Varlow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Varlow families in 1891.
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What did your Varlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Precision Tool Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Varlow. 50% of Varlow men worked as a Precision Tool Maker and 80% of Varlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varlow were Joiner painter and 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

  • Precision Tool Maker
    50%
  • Joiner painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Varlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varlow 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Varlow. 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 273 military records available for the last name Varlow. For the veterans among your Varlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varlow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Varlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Varlow in 1972 was 27, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varlow 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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