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Verill Family History

Verill 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: Averill, Verrill, Brill, Grill, Neill, Verity, Veil, Revill, Drill

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Where is the Verill family from?

You can see how Verill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Verill families living in Maine. This was about 39% of all the recorded Verill's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Verill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verill 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 Verill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verill. 50% of Verill men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Verill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verill 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Verill. 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 70 military records available for the last name Verill. For the veterans among your Verill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Verill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Verill in 1971 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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