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Varnadow Family History

Varnadow 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: Varnado, Varnadoe, Varnedoe, Varnadore, Varano, Arnao, Hargadon

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Where is the Varnadow family from?

You can see how Varnadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnadow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Varnadow families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Varnadow family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varnadow's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Varnadow families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Varnadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnadow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Varnadow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Varnadow. For the veterans among your Varnadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnadow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Varnadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Varnadow in 1967 was 63, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnadow 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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