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Vering Family History

Vering 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: Hering, Bering, Viering, Dering, Gering, Spring, Herring, Ring, Dring

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Where is the Vering family from?

You can see how Vering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vering families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vering's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vering. 48% of Vering men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Joint Owner
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vering 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Vering. 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 551 military records available for the last name Vering. For the veterans among your Vering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vering lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vering in 1963 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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