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Verma Family History

Verma Surname Meaning

Indian (north-central states): from a personal name based on Sanskrit varman ‘armor protection’.

Although it was once associated exclusively with the Kshatriya class, it has now been adopted by many non-Kshatriya communities.

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


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Where is the Verma family from?

You can see how Verma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Verma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Verma families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Verma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verma 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 Verma ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Verma. 100% of Verma 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Verma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Verma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verma 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Verma. 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 112 military records available for the last name Verma. For the veterans among your Verma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Verma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Verma in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verma 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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