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Vergne Family History

Vergne 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: Verge, Verne, Cerne, Berge, Verde, Verges, Verona, Serge, Vernet

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Where is the Vergne family from?

You can see how Vergne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vergne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vergne family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vergne's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vergne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergne 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 Vergne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vergne. 60% of Vergne men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vergne women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vergne were Truck Driver and Presser.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

What Vergne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vergne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergne 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Vergne. 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 783 military records available for the last name Vergne. For the veterans among your Vergne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vergne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vergne in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vergne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vergne 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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