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Vergowe Family History

Vergowe 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: Verge, Verrone, Vercoe, Verdone, Jerome, Virgo, Hergott, Berge, Rowe

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Where is the Vergowe family from?

You can see how Vergowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergowe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vergowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Vergowe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vergowe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vergowe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vergowe. 67% of Vergowe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vergowe women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Vergowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergowe 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vergowe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vergowe. For the veterans among your Vergowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergowe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Vergowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vergowe in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 1999.

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