Origins of the Varnes surname
About the Varneses
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Interesting facts about Varnes
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Varnes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
What are the most common Varnes first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Varneses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Varneses in 1921
General Servant Domestic
4
Pauper
4
Charwoman
3
Dressmaker
3
Farm Labourers Wife
3
Common male occupations for Varneses in 1921
Farm Labourer
14
Agricultural Labourer
7
General Labourer
7
Carter On Farm
3
Cattle Drover
3
