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Varre Family History

Varre 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: Barre, Karre, Marre, Harre, Carre, Hare, Barr, Marie, Torre, Carro

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Where is the Varre family from?

You can see how Varre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varre family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Varre families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Varre family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Varre's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varre 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 Varre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varre. 100% of Varre 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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Varre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Varre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varre 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Varre. 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 24 military records available for the last name Varre. For the veterans among your Varre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varre lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Varre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Varre in 1970 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varre 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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