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Varak Family History

Varak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barak, Vara, Marak, Varas, Mark, Bara, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Sarah

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Where is the Varak family from?

You can see how Varak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Varak families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Varak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varak. 45% of Varak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Varak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Varak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Varak. For the veterans among your Varak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Varak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Varak in 1954 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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