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Varel Family History

Varel 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: Varela, Carel, Arel, Vorel, Varvel, Harel, Karel, Vasel, Borel, Hare

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Where is the Varel family from?

You can see how Varel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Varel families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Varel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Varel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varel 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 Varel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varel. 100% of Varel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Varel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Varel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Varel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varel 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Varel. 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 290 military records available for the last name Varel. For the veterans among your Varel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Varel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Varel in 1953 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Varel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varel 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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