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Vernald Family History

Vernald 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: Fernald, Bernard, Berwald, Gerald, Verna, Vorwald, Vennard, Bernal

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Where is the Vernald family from?

You can see how Vernald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernald family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vernald families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vernald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vernald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernald 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 42 census records available for the last name Vernald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernald 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vernald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vernald. For the veterans among your Vernald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernald lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Vernald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vernald in 1975 was 61, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernald 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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