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Varden Name Meaning

English: variant of Verdun .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Virden, Parden, Verdon, Masden, Arden, Harden, Carden, Garden, Barden

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Where is the Varden family from?

You can see how Varden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Varden families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Varden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Varden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varden. 35% of Varden men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Varden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varden were Truck Driver and Packer. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Varden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varden 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Varden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 641 military records available for the last name Varden. For the veterans among your Varden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Varden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Varden in 1955 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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