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Origins of the Varnham surname

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    In 1921, most Varnhams lived in south-east

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    58 Varnham Travel & migration records
    1,500 Varnhams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Varnham

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    Common jobs for Varnhams

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

    Common female occupations for Varnhams in 1921

    Milliner

    6

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    Annuitant

    4

    Dress Maker

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Common male occupations for Varnhams in 1921

    Carpenter

    21

    Grocer

    13

    Carman

    12

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    Coal Miner

    11

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