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Varnson Family History

Varnson 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: Arnson, Varnon, Parson, Varon, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Vernon, Evanson

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Where is the Varnson family from?

You can see how Varnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Varnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Varnson families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Varnson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varnson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varnson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Varnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varnson. 100% of Varnson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Varnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Varnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Varnson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Varnson. For the veterans among your Varnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Varnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Varnson in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varnson 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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