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Varilla Family History

Varilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from varilla ‘rod rib jawbone’. Compare Barilla.

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


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Where is the Varilla family from?

You can see how Varilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Varilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Varilla families living in North Carolina. This was about 82% of all the recorded Varilla's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Varilla families in 1880.
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What did your Varilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varilla. 50% of Varilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Varilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varilla 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Varilla. 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 27 military records available for the last name Varilla. For the veterans among your Varilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varilla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Varilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Varilla in 1962 was 73, and 98 in 2004.

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