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Vertin Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Vertein from the Low German number ‘fourteen’ a nickname for a tax or service obligation.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vergin, Verdin, Perkin, Ervin, Partin, Certain, Bettin, Kerlin

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Where is the Vertin family from?

You can see how Vertin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vertin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vertin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vertin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vertin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vertin families in 1880.
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What did your Vertin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vertin. 27% of Vertin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vertin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vertin were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vertin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vertin 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Vertin. 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 151 military records available for the last name Vertin. For the veterans among your Vertin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vertin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vertin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vertin in 1957 was 42, and 96 in 2004.

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