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Vereker Family History

Vereker Surname Meaning

of uncertain meaning but of Flemish (Dutch) origin. It was borne by a First Minister of Brabant in the 16th century and was established in the county of Limerick, Ireland in the later 17th century possibly as a result of migration due to religious persecution.

It is not absolutely certain that the bearers of European origin mentioned here in England share this name. There is no connection with the Somerset name Fouracre as sometimes alleged.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Vereker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vereker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vereker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Vereker families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vereker's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Vereker families in 1891.
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What did your Vereker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vereker. 64% of Vereker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    27%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 670 immigration records available for the last name Vereker. 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 555 military records available for the last name Vereker. For the veterans among your Vereker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vereker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Vereker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vereker in 1955 was 52, and 94 in 2003.

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