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Verissimo Family History

Verissimo Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Veríssimo): from the personal name Veríssimo literally ‘most true’ from Latin verus ‘true’.

It was popularized in Portugal by an early Christian martyr Saint Verissimus.

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


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Where is the Verissimo family from?

You can see how Verissimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verissimo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Verissimo families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Verissimo's in USA. California had the highest population of Verissimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verissimo 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 Verissimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verissimo. 50% of Verissimo men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Verissimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Verissimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verissimo 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Verissimo. 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 114 military records available for the last name Verissimo. For the veterans among your Verissimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verissimo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Verissimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Verissimo in 1968 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verissimo 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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