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Origins of the Varndell surname

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Where do most Varndells live?

In 1921, most Varndells lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Varndells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,640 records for the Varndell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Varndells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Varndell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Varndells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Varndells in 1921
Dressmaker

16

House Servant

15

Laundress

13

Servant

10

Domestic Servant

8

Common Male occupations for Varndells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

23

General Labourer

19

Gardener

17

Blacksmith

15

Carpenter

11

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