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Varneau Family History

Varneau 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: Garneau, Barbeau, Vigneau, Jarreau, Varney, Lareau, Carneal, Varnell

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Where is the Varneau family from?

You can see how Varneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varneau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varneau family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Varneau's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Varneau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Varneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Varneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varneau 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Varneau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Varneau. For the veterans among your Varneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varneau lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Varneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Varneau in 1948 was 60, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varneau 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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