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Varndale Family History

Varndale 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: Van Dale, Arendale, Varriale, Vandal, Vandall, Barnicle, Carnevale

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Where is the Varndale family from?

You can see how Varndale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varndale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Varndale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Varndale family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varndale's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Varndale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Varndale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varndale 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Varndale. 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 Varndale. For the veterans among your Varndale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varndale 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varndale

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