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Verdan Family History

Verdan Surname 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: Verran, Verdun, Verdin, Verdon, Berdan, German, Jordan, Herdman

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Where is the Verdan family from?

You can see how Verdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verdan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Verdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Verdan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Verdan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verdan 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 Verdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verdan. 60% of Verdan 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Flag Maker
    40%

What Verdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Verdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verdan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Verdan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Verdan. For the veterans among your Verdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verdan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Verdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Verdan in 1972 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verdan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verdan 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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