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Varkas Family History

Varkas 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: Farkas, Vargas, Varas, Karas, Vadas, Arras, Maras, Vara, Barlas

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Where is the Varkas family from?

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

What did your Varkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varkas. 50% of Varkas men worked as a Partner. .

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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

  • Partner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Varkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varkas 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Varkas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Varkas. For the veterans among your Varkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varkas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Varkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Varkas in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 1996.

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