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Varay Family History

Varay 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: Vara, Garay, Vardy, Varady, Viray, Varty, Vary, Varas, Darby, Gray

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Where is the Varay family from?

You can see how Varay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Varay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Varay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Varay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Varay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varay. 100% of Varay men worked as a Handyman. .

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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

  • Handyman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Varay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varay 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Varay. 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 37 military records available for the last name Varay. For the veterans among your Varay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Varay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Varay in 1971 was 77, and 75 in 1997.

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