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Varnier Family History

Varnier 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: Vannier, Garnier, Vernier, Varner, Vanier, Barnier, Garner, Verdier

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Where is the Varnier family from?

You can see how Varnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Varnier families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Varnier's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Varnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varnier 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 Varnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Varnier. 43% of Varnier men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farmers Son
    29%

What Varnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnier 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Varnier. 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 117 military records available for the last name Varnier. For the veterans among your Varnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Varnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Varnier in 1967 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnier 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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