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Vart Family History

Vart 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: Hart, Vara, Cart, Bart, Dart, Art, Vari, Mart, Varty, Tart

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Where is the Vart family from?

You can see how Vart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Vart families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vart's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Vart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vart 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 Vart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vart. 50% of Vart men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Vart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vart were Agricultural Farmer (retired) and Unpaid Omestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Agricultural Farmer (retired)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Omestic Du
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vart 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Vart. 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 398 military records available for the last name Vart. For the veterans among your Vart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Vart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vart in 1951 was 57, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vart 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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