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Vernall Family History

Vernall Surname Meaning

see Farnell.

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


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Where is the Vernall family from?

You can see how Vernall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vernall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Vernall families living in Herefordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vernall's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Vernall families in 1891.
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What did your Vernall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gwr Perm Way Repair Staff and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vernall. 100% of Vernall men worked as a Gwr Perm Way Repair Staff and 82% of Vernall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gwr Perm Way Repair Staff
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • U D D
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vernall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernall 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Vernall. 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 229 military records available for the last name Vernall. For the veterans among your Vernall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vernall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vernall in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2003.

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