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Varnavas Family History

Varnavas 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: Barabas, Navas, Vargas, Arbanas, Canavan, Hanavan, Barajas, Varnado

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Where is the Varnavas family from?

You can see how Varnavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varnavas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varnavas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Varnavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varnavas 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 Varnavas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varnavas. 100% of Varnavas men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Varnavas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Varnavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnavas 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Varnavas. 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 42 military records available for the last name Varnavas. For the veterans among your Varnavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnavas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Varnavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Varnavas in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varnavas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnavas 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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