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Vartan Family History

Vartan 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: Varian, Martin, Karman, Verran, Vara, Garten, Harman, Varon, Warman

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Where is the Vartan family from?

You can see how Vartan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vartan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vartan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vartan families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vartan's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Vartan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vartan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vartan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Actor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vartan. 100% of Vartan men worked as an Actor.

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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

  • Actor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Vartan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vartan 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Vartan. 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 65 military records available for the last name Vartan. For the veterans among your Vartan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vartan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Vartan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vartan in 1970 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vartan 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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