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Verren Family History

Verren 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: Verran, Herren, Gerren, Ferren, Verret, Perren, Merren, Nerren

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Where is the Verren family from?

You can see how Verren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Verren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Verren families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Verren's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Verren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verren 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 Verren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verren. 100% of Verren 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%

What Verren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Verren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verren 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Verren. 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 113 military records available for the last name Verren. For the veterans among your Verren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verren lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Verren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Verren in 1972 was 47, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verren 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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