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Varek Family History

Varek 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: Vacek, Marek, Vavrek, Valek, Zarek, Vanek, Vasek, Mark, Turek, Hare

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Where is the Varek family from?

You can see how Varek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Varek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Varek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Varek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Varek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Varek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Varek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Varek. For the veterans among your Varek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Varek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Varek in 1972 was 60, and 80 in 2000.

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