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Vernen Family History

Vernen 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: Vernon, Vernet, Verne, Verner, Verney, Kernen, Vereen, Berner, Verran

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Where is the Vernen family from?

You can see how Vernen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vernen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Vernen families living in Tennessee. This was about 68% of all the recorded Vernen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vernen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernen 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 Vernen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vernen. 100% of Vernen 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
    100%

What Vernen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Vernen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vernen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Vernen. For the veterans among your Vernen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Vernen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vernen in 1980 was 83, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernen 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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