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Varguez Family History

Varguez 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: Argue, Vasquez, Vargus, Vazquez, Marquez, Varley, Large, Virtue

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Where is the Varguez family from?

You can see how Varguez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varguez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Varguez families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Varguez's in USA. California had the highest population of Varguez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varguez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varguez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varguez. 43% of Varguez men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Varguez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varguez were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Labrader
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Varguez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varguez 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Varguez. 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 55 military records available for the last name Varguez. For the veterans among your Varguez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varguez lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Varguez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Varguez in 1992 was 31, and 86 in 2001.

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