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Varnell Family History

Varnell Name Meaning

English: variant of Farnell belonging to southwestern England where the change from f to v arose from the voicing of f that was characteristic of this area in Middle English.

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


Similar surnames: Farnell, Arnell, Carnell, Yarnell, Pannell, Vassell, Hartnell

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Where is the Varnell family from?

You can see how Varnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Varnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Varnell families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Varnell's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Varnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varnell. 31% of Varnell men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Varnell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varnell were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Varnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnell 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Varnell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Varnell. For the veterans among your Varnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Varnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Varnell in 1944 was 20, and 67 in 2004.

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