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Vernal Family History

Vernal Surname Meaning

English: variant of Farnell. This surname is also found in Jamaica. Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Bernal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vernal family from?

You can see how Vernal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Vernal families living in Worcestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Vernal's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Vernal families in 1891.
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What did your Vernal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vernal. 100% of Vernal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vernal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernal 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Vernal. 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 329 military records available for the last name Vernal. For the veterans among your Vernal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vernal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vernal in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernal 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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