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Varvel Family History

Varvel Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Farwell . This surname is now rare in Britain; in the US it is found mainly in the southern States.

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


Similar surnames: Marvel, Harvey, Harvel, Varney, Carvell, Varley, Sarver, Martel

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Where is the Varvel family from?

You can see how Varvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varvel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Varvel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Varvel families living in Norfolk. This was about 88% of all the recorded Varvel's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Varvel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varvel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varvel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varvel. 52% of Varvel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Varvel women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Varvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varvel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Varvel. 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 455 military records available for the last name Varvel. For the veterans among your Varvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varvel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Varvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Varvel in 1950 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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