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Varni Family History

Varni Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a habitational name from any of the places called Varni (in Gorreto Genoa province) or Varna (in Bolzano province or Florence).

Possibly a variant of Barni derived in part from the personal name (a short form of Barnabei; see Barnaby); otherwise a habitational name from Barni in Como province.

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


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Where is the Varni family from?

You can see how Varni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Varni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Varni family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varni's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Varni families in 1911.
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What did your Varni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varni. 20% of Varni men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Varni women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varni were Scavenger and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Scavenger
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Varni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varni 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Varni. 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 228 military records available for the last name Varni. For the veterans among your Varni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Varni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Varni in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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