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Varvil Family History

Varvil 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: Varvel, Virgil, Marvel, Marvin, Jarvi, Varni, Jarvis, Vasil, Vari

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Where is the Varvil family from?

You can see how Varvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varvil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Varvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Varvil families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Varvil's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Varvil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varvil 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 Varvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varvil. 55% of Varvil men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Varvil women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Varvil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Varvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varvil 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Varvil. 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 81 military records available for the last name Varvil. For the veterans among your Varvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varvil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Varvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Varvil in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varvil 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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