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Vermeesch Family History

Vermeesch 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: Vermeersch, Hermesch, Vermeer, Hermes, Creech, Rensch, Ruesch, Kresch

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Where is the Vermeesch family from?

You can see how Vermeesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vermeesch family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vermeesch's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Vermeesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermeesch 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 Vermeesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vermeesch. 64% of Vermeesch 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
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Vermeesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Vermeesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeesch 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Vermeesch. 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 54 military records available for the last name Vermeesch. For the veterans among your Vermeesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeesch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vermeesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vermeesch in 1965 was 82, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vermeesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermeesch 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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