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Vernatter Family History

Vernatter 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: Vetter, Natter, Van Natter, Vernier, Bernauer, Verlander, Verner

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Where is the Vernatter family from?

You can see how Vernatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernatter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernatter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vernatter families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vernatter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Vernatter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vernatter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Vernatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernatter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vernatter. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vernatter. For the veterans among your Vernatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernatter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vernatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vernatter in 1973 was 64, and 11 in 2003.

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