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Vernham Family History

Vernham 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: Derham, Burnham, Newnham, Farnham, Turnham, Denham, Perham, Verna

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Where is the Vernham family from?

You can see how Vernham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vernham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Vernham families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Vernham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vernham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernham 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 Vernham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vernham. 100% of Vernham men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Vernham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vernham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vernham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernham 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Vernham. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vernham. For the veterans among your Vernham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Vernham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vernham in 1969 was 64, and 79 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vernham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernham 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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