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Vermilyer Family History

Vermilyer 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: Vermilyea, Overmiller, Vermilya, Verdier, Verrier, Bemiller, Vernier

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Where is the Vermilyer family from?

You can see how Vermilyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermilyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vermilyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vermilyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermilyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vermilyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermilyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vermilyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vermilyer. 100% of Vermilyer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Vermilyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermilyer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vermilyer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Vermilyer. For the veterans among your Vermilyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermilyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vermilyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vermilyer in 1963 was 75, and 47 in 2002.

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