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Varnold Family History

Varnold 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: Arnold, Darnold, Harold, Varnell, Varno, Arnoldi, Armold, Harbold

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Where is the Varnold family from?

You can see how Varnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varnold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Varnold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Varnold families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Varnold's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Varnold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varnold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varnold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Varnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varnold 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Varnold. 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 34 military records available for the last name Varnold. For the veterans among your Varnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varnold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Varnold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Varnold in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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