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Vurns Family History

Vurns 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: Burns, Turns, Duris, Buras, Ours, Kuras, Varni, Muns, Kuhns, Warns

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Where is the Vurns family from?

You can see how Vurns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vurns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vurns family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vurns's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vurns families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vurns 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 Vurns ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Vurns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vurns 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vurns. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vurns. For the veterans among your Vurns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vurns lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Vurns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vurns in 1971 was 38, and 64 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vurns 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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