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Vernsten Family History

Vernsten 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: Bernstein, Gersten, Kersten, Bernsen, Verbeten, Bergsten, Ernster

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Where is the Vernsten family from?

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

What did your Vernsten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Vernsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernsten 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vernsten. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vernsten. For the veterans among your Vernsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernsten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Vernsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vernsten in 1969 was 71, and 37 in 1996.

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