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Verran Family History

Verran Surname Meaning

Cornish and English (Cornwall): variant of Ferrant with voicing of initial F-. See Farrand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Verran family from?

You can see how Verran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Verran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Verran families living in Cornwall. This was about 64% of all the recorded Verran's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Verran families in 1891.
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What did your Verran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Verran. 60% of Verran men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Verran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verran were General Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • General Farm Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Verran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verran 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Verran. 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 485 military records available for the last name Verran. For the veterans among your Verran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Verran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Verran in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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