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Vermel Family History

Vermel 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: Ermel, Bermel, Hermes, Mergel, Dermer, Verge, Verde, Verges, Germer

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Where is the Vermel family from?

You can see how Vermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vermel families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Vermel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vermel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Vermel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vermel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vermel. For the veterans among your Vermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Vermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vermel in 1970 was 55, and 87 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermel 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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