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Vershaw Family History

Vershaw 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: Kershaw, Versaw, Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Forshaw, Redshaw, Warshaw

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Where is the Vershaw family from?

You can see how Vershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vershaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vershaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vershaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vershaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vershaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Vershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vershaw 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vershaw. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vershaw. For the veterans among your Vershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vershaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Vershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vershaw in 1961 was 54, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vershaw 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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