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Vernak Family History

Vernak 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: Verna, Cernak, Verran, Vernon, Cerna, Perna, Vernor, Verona, Bernat

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Where is the Vernak family from?

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

What did your Vernak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Vernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vernak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vernak. For the veterans among your Vernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Vernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vernak in 1969 was 60, and 76 in 1995.

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