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Vemis Family History

Vemis 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: Remis, Velis, Bemis, Venis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Regis, Levis

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Where is the Vemis family from?

You can see how Vemis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vemis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vemis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vemis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vemis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vemis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vemis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Vemis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vemis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vemis. 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 Vemis. For the veterans among your Vemis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vemis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Vemis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vemis in 1971 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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