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Varna Family History

Varna 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, Barna, Varga, Varni, Varma, Sarna, Varno, Varda, Verna, Vana

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Where is the Varna family from?

You can see how Varna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varna families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Varna families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Varna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Varna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Varna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varna. 100% of Varna men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Varna women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Varna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Varna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varna 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Varna. 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 73 military records available for the last name Varna. For the veterans among your Varna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Varna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Varna in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varna 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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