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Varnes Family History

Varnes Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Ferns.

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


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Where is the Varnes family from?

You can see how Varnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Varnes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varnes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Varnes families in 1911.
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What did your Varnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varnes. 32% of Varnes men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Varnes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varnes were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • House Work
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Varnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnes 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Varnes. 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 911 military records available for the last name Varnes. For the veterans among your Varnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Varnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Varnes in 1956 was 23, and 87 in 2004.

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