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Vercoe Family History

Vercoe Surname Meaning

Cornish (Cornwall): variant of Varcoe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vercoe family from?

You can see how Vercoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vercoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vercoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Vercoe families living in Cornwall. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vercoe's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vercoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vercoe 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 Vercoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vercoe. 25% of Vercoe men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Vercoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vercoe were Carpenter joiner and Old Age Pensioner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    3%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%

What Vercoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Vercoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vercoe 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Vercoe. 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 982 military records available for the last name Vercoe. For the veterans among your Vercoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vercoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vercoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vercoe in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vercoe 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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