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Varney Name Meaning

English: of Norman origin a habitational name from a French place called Vernay probably chiefly Saint-Paul-de-Vernay (Calvados). The placename comes from a derivative of Gaulish verno- ‘alder’ + the locative suffix -acum.

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


Similar surnames: Varley, Marney, Tawney, Farney, Arney, Darney, Barney, Garney, Marley

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Where is the Varney family from?

You can see how Varney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Varney families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Varney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Varney families in 1911.
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What did your Varney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Varney. 39% of Varney 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
    39%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Longshoreman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Varney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varney 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Varney. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Varney. For the veterans among your Varney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Varney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Varney in 1944 was 20, and 73 in 2004.

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