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Varras Family History

Varras 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: Arras, Carras, Vargas, Darras, Barras, Karras, Varas, Parras, Karas

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Where is the Varras family from?

You can see how Varras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Varras families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Varras family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Varras's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Varras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varras 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 Varras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partners was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varras. 50% of Varras men worked as a Partners.

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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 1940

  • Partners
    50%
  • Boil Off Tender
    50%

What Varras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Varras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varras 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Varras. 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 8 military records available for the last name Varras. For the veterans among your Varras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varras lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Varras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Varras in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varras 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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