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Vernette Family History

Vernette 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: Vernetti, Verrette, Vermette, Wernette, Vernet, Burnette, Barnette

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Where is the Vernette family from?

You can see how Vernette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vernette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vernette families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Vernette's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vernette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernette 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 Vernette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stretcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vernette. 50% of Vernette women worked as a Stretcher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stretcher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Vernette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Vernette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernette 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Vernette. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vernette. For the veterans among your Vernette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Vernette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vernette in 1965 was 84, and 89 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vernette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernette 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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