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Vernam Family History

Vernam 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: Verna, Verran, Derham, Vernon, Cerna, Perna, Vernor, Verona, Bernat

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Where is the Vernam family from?

You can see how Vernam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vernam families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vernam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vernam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernam 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 Vernam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vernam. 40% of Vernam men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Milk Dealer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vernam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernam 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Vernam. 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 191 military records available for the last name Vernam. For the veterans among your Vernam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vernam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vernam in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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