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Vernava Family History

Vernava 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: Vergara, Verna, Verran, Genova, Bernard, Vernon, Cerna, Votava, Perna

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Where is the Vernava family from?

You can see how Vernava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vernava families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vernava's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Vernava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernava 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 Vernava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vernava. 100% of Vernava men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vernava women worked as an Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Vernava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Vernava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernava 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vernava. 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 55 military records available for the last name Vernava. For the veterans among your Vernava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernava lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vernava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vernava in 1954 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernava 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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