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Varnel Family History

Varnel 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: Varney, Varnell, Varner, Varvel, Varnes, Barnes, Carne, Marvel

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Where is the Varnel family from?

You can see how Varnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Varnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Varnel family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varnel's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Varnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varnel 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 Varnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varnel. 100% of Varnel women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Varnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Varnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Varnel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Varnel. For the veterans among your Varnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Varnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Varnel in 1977 was 95, and 31 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varnel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnel 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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