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Vaern Family History

Vaern 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: Varn, Baer, Davern, Kern, Vara, Varon, Stern, Van, Vero, Varni

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Where is the Vaern family from?

You can see how Vaern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vaern families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Vaern families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaern's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Vaern families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Vaern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaern 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vaern. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vaern. For the veterans among your Vaern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaern lifespan?

Average Vaern life expectancy in 1981 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaern 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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