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Vermeil Family History

Vermeil 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: Ermel, Bermel, Vermeire, Vermeer, Germain, Virgil, Hermes, Mergel

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Where is the Vermeil family from?

You can see how Vermeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vermeil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vermeil family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermeil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vermeil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermeil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Vermeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeil 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Vermeil. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vermeil. For the veterans among your Vermeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Vermeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vermeil in 1973 was 97, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermeil 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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