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Varnham Family History

Varnham Surname Meaning

variant of Farnham with voiced initial consonant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Varnham family from?

You can see how Varnham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Varnham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Varnham families living in Surrey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Varnham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Varnham families in 1891.
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What did your Varnham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Varnham. 79% of Varnham 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
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Up Dduties
    6%

What Varnham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Varnham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnham 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Varnham. 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 249 military records available for the last name Varnham. For the veterans among your Varnham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnham lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Varnham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Varnham in 1988 was 82, and 68 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varnham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnham 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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