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Varn Family History

Varn Surname Meaning

Swedish (Värn):: soldier's name from värn ‘defense protection’. Habitational from placenames beginning with Värn- such as Värna the name of a parish and village in the province of Östergötland.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Varn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Varn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Varn families living in Leicestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Varn's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Varn families in 1891.
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What did your Varn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Varn. 100% of Varn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Varn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varn 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Varn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Varn. For the veterans among your Varn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Varn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Varn in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varn 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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