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Vernay Family History

Vernay 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: Verna, Verney, Verran, Cerney, Verity, Cerny, Vernon, Cerna, Perna

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Where is the Vernay family from?

You can see how Vernay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vernay families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vernay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vernay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernay 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 Vernay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vernay. 38% of Vernay men worked as a Manager and 50% of Vernay women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vernay were Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Vernay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Vernay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernay 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Vernay. 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 884 military records available for the last name Vernay. For the veterans among your Vernay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vernay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vernay in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernay 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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