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Verna Name Meaning

Italian: probably a habitational name from any of various places called Verna; otherwise, a shortened form of Averna (unexplained) or a variant of Berna.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vera, Serna, Perna, Verni, Verno, Verona, Vena, Pera, Berna, Taverna

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Verna Family Origin

Where is the Verna family from?

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    You can see how Verna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verna families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Verna family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Verna's in the USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Verna families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Verna Family Occupations

    What did your Verna ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Verna occupation in the USA was Works In S Stone Quarry. 100% of Verna's were Works In S Stone Quarrys.

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    • Works In S Stone Quarry

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

    Verna Historical Records

    What Verna family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Verna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Verna. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Verna. For the veterans among your Verna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Verna Life Expectancy

    What is the average Verna lifespan?

    Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Verna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Verna in 1949 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verna

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verna ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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