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Varco Family History

Varco Surname Meaning

Cornish (Devon): variant of Varcoe. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Italian: perhaps a variant of Barco.

Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Varco.

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


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Where is the Varco family from?

You can see how Varco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Varco families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Varco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Varco families in 1911.
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What did your Varco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varco. 19% of Varco men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Varco women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Butcher
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Varco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varco 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Varco. 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 211 military records available for the last name Varco. For the veterans among your Varco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varco lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Varco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Varco in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varco 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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