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Varner Family History

Varner Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Farn near Oberkirch or Fahrnau near Schopfheim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Varner family from?

You can see how Varner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Varner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Varner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 39 Varner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Varner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Varner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Varner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Varner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Varner. 22% of Varner men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Varner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Varner were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Varner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Varner. 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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There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Varner. For the veterans among your Varner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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