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Vergason Family History

Vergason 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: Fergason, Vargason, Purgason, Bergson, Ferguson, Furgason, Bergeson

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Where is the Vergason family from?

You can see how Vergason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vergason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Vergason families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vergason's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Vergason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergason 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 Vergason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vergason. 34% of Vergason men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vergason women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vergason were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Vergason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vergason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergason 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Vergason. 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 282 military records available for the last name Vergason. For the veterans among your Vergason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vergason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vergason in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vergason 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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