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Varro Family History

Varro 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: Carro, Farro, Barro, Varno, Varco, Vario, Vairo, Garro, Marro, Sarro

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Where is the Varro family from?

You can see how Varro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Varro families living in Maine. This was about 47% of all the recorded Varro's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Varro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varro 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 Varro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varro. 70% of Varro 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
    70%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Macaroni
    16%

What Varro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Varro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varro 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Varro. 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 294 military records available for the last name Varro. For the veterans among your Varro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Varro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Varro in 1957 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varro 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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