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Varkey Family History

Varkey Surname Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from a pet form of the personal name Varghese found among Christians in southern India.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Varkey family from?

You can see how Varkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varkey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Varkey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Varkey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Varkey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Varkey families in 1911.
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What did your Varkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varkey. 100% of Varkey men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Varkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varkey 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Varkey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Varkey. For the veterans among your Varkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varkey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Varkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Varkey in 1987 was 44, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Varkey 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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