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Vernett Family History

Vernett 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: Vernet, Vernetti, Bernett, Verrett, Everett, Ernest, Garnett, Barnett

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Where is the Vernett family from?

You can see how Vernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vernett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Vernett families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Vernett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vernett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernett 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 Vernett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vernett. 100% of Vernett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Vernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernett 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Vernett. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vernett. For the veterans among your Vernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Vernett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vernett in 1970 was 74, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernett 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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