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Vernell Family History

Vernell 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: Kernell, Varnell, Pernell, Fennell, Cornell, Carnell, Darnell

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Where is the Vernell family from?

You can see how Vernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Vernell families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vernell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vernell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernell 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 Vernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vernell. 100% of Vernell 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Vernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernell 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Vernell. 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 169 military records available for the last name Vernell. For the veterans among your Vernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vernell in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vernell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernell 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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