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Varton Family History

Varton 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: Varon, Marton, Parton, Harton, Barton, Carton, Garton, Warton, Varnon

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Where is the Varton family from?

You can see how Varton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Varton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Varton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Varton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Varton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Varton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Varton. 100% of Varton 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 193 census records available for the last name Varton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varton 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Varton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Varton. For the veterans among your Varton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varton lifespan?

Average Varton life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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