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Varner Name Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Farn near Oberkirch or Fahrnau near Schopfheim.

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


Similar surnames: Farner, Arner, Garner, Barner, Karner, Sarner, Harter, Marner, Varney

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Where is the Varner family from?

You can see how Varner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Varner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Varner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Varner. 47% of Varner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Commis
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Varner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Varner. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Varner. For the veterans among your Varner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Varner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Varner in 1943 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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