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Verdin Family History

Verdin Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Verdon. Altered form of French Verdun. French: habitational name from any of the places so named for example in Cher, Isère, and Haute-Loire from a diminutive of vert ‘green, verdant’.

Asturian (Verdín): nickname from verdín ‘light green’, a diminutive of verde ‘green’ (see Verde). This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Verdin family from?

You can see how Verdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Verdin families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Verdin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Verdin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Verdin. 100% of Verdin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Verdin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Verdin. 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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There are 603 military records available for the last name Verdin. For the veterans among your Verdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verdin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Verdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Verdin in 1947 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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