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Vershum Family History

Vershum 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: Dersham, Dershem, Derham, Kershaw, Verdun, Worsham, Vercher, Reishus

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Where is the Vershum family from?

You can see how Vershum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vershum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vershum families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vershum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vershum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vershum 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 Vershum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vershum. 67% of Vershum men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Vershum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Vershum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vershum 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vershum. 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 66 military records available for the last name Vershum. For the veterans among your Vershum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vershum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vershum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vershum in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vershum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vershum 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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