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Varnish Family History

Varnish Surname Meaning

variant of Farnish with W England voicing of initial F-; see Furness and Furneaux.

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


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Where is the Varnish family from?

You can see how Varnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Varnish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Varnish families living in Warwickshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Varnish's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Varnish families in 1891.
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What did your Varnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Varnish. 100% of Varnish 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 601 census records available for the last name Varnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnish 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Varnish. 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 32 military records available for the last name Varnish. For the veterans among your Varnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Varnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Varnish in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnish 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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