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Varin Name Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Warino a short form of various compound names based on the element warin ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’. Compare Vareen and Vereen .

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


Similar surnames: Marin, Main, Valin, Darin, Fain, Varon, Tarin, Garin, Cain, Marlin

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Where is the Varin family from?

You can see how Varin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 191 Varin families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Varin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Varin families in 1911.
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What did your Varin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Varin. 35% of Varin men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Varin women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Varin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varin 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 Varin. 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 482 military records available for the last name Varin. For the veterans among your Varin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Varin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Varin in 1956 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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