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Varner Family History

Varner Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Farn near Oberkirch or Fahrnau near Schopfheim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Varner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Varner families living in Surrey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Varner's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Varner families in 1891.
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What did your Varner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Varner. 100% of Varner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Varner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Varner. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Varner. For the veterans among your Varner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Varner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Varner in 1943 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varner 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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