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Vern Family History

Vern Surname Meaning

see Fearn.

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


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Where is the Vern family from?

You can see how Vern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vern families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Vern families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vern's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Vern families in 1891.
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What did your Vern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vern. 27% of Vern men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Vern women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vern were Teacher and Baker.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Loader
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Baker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vern 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Vern. 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 438 military records available for the last name Vern. For the veterans among your Vern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Vern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vern in 1970 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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