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Vermillon Family History

Vermillon 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, Veillon, Overmiller, Brillon, Perillo, Verville, Cerrillo

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Where is the Vermillon family from?

You can see how Vermillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermillon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vermillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vermillon family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vermillon's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Vermillon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermillon 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 Vermillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vermillon. 100% of Vermillon 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
    100%

What Vermillon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Vermillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermillon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vermillon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Vermillon. For the veterans among your Vermillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermillon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Vermillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vermillon in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vermillon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermillon 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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