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Vernan Family History

Vernan 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: Verran, Vernon, Verna, Hernan, Kernan, German, Berman, Yerian, Verdun

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Where is the Vernan family from?

You can see how Vernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vernan families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vernan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vernan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernan 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 Vernan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vernan. 48% of Vernan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vernan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vernan were Salesman and 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernan 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Vernan. 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 152 military records available for the last name Vernan. For the veterans among your Vernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Vernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vernan in 1983 was 55, and 81 in 1994.

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