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Verbish Family History

Verbish 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: Gerrish, Berish, Furbish, Herbst, Beamish, Verdier, Parrish, Gerbino

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Where is the Verbish family from?

You can see how Verbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verbish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verbish family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Verbish's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Verbish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verbish 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 38 census records available for the last name Verbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verbish 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 Verbish. 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 35 military records available for the last name Verbish. For the veterans among your Verbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verbish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Verbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Verbish in 1962 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verbish 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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