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Vurnes Family History

Vurnes 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: Burnes, Varnes, Turner, Barnes, Furness, Burns, Fornes, Vignes

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Where is the Vurnes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vurnes 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 Vurnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vurnes. 100% of Vurnes men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Vurnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vurnes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vurnes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vurnes. For the veterans among your Vurnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vurnes lifespan?

Average Vurnes life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vurnes 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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