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Vernelson Family History

Vernelson 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: Bertelson, Cornelson, Nelson, Vernon, Engelson, Arneson, Verhelst

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Where is the Vernelson family from?

You can see how Vernelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernelson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vernelson families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vernelson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vernelson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vernelson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vernelson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Vernelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernelson 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Vernelson. 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 97 military records available for the last name Vernelson. For the veterans among your Vernelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernelson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vernelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vernelson in 1969 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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