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Vernard Family History

Vernard 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: Bernard, Vennard, Venard, Leonard, Reynard, Bernhard, Vergara, Vernor

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Where is the Vernard family from?

You can see how Vernard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Vernard family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vernard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vernard families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernard 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 Vernard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vernard. 100% of Vernard 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 542 census records available for the last name Vernard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernard 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Vernard. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vernard. For the veterans among your Vernard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vernard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vernard in 1973 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernard 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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