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Varvis Family History

Varvis 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: Jarvis, Garvis, Sarvis, Parvis, Paris, Harris, Marvin, Martis, Baris

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Where is the Varvis family from?

You can see how Varvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varvis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Varvis families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Varvis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varvis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varvis 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 Varvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine and Cookie were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varvis. 100% of Varvis men worked as a Machine and 100% of Varvis women worked as a Cookie.

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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

  • Machine
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cookie
    100%

What Varvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Varvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varvis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Varvis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Varvis. For the veterans among your Varvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varvis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Varvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Varvis in 1970 was 84, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varvis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varvis 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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