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Vermillian Family History

Vermillian 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: Vermillion, Verrilli, Millian, Mcmillian, Vermilya, Vermilyea, Millan

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Where is the Vermillian family from?

You can see how Vermillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermillian family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vermillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vermillian family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermillian's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Vermillian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermillian 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 Vermillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vermillian. 38% of Vermillian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vermillian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vermillian were Barber and Bar Tacker.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Time Clerk
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Bar Tacker
    34%

What Vermillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Vermillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermillian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vermillian. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vermillian. For the veterans among your Vermillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermillian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Vermillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vermillian in 1951 was 68, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vermillian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermillian 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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