This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vernie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vernie Family History

Vernie 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: Vernier, Verne, Verni, Verdier, Erie, Cerne, Venier, Vernon, Verge

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vernie family from?

You can see how Vernie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vernie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Vernie family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Vernie's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Vernie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Vernie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vernie. 50% of Vernie men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Vernie | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Musician
    25%

What Vernie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Vernie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vernie

Passenger Lists

There are 157 immigration records available for the last name Vernie. 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.

View all Vernie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Vernie. For the veterans among your Vernie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vernie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vernie family history

Discover More

What is the average Vernie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vernie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vernie in 1967 was 41, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vernie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vernie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial