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Verriere Family History

Verriere 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: Verrier, Verdier, Ferrier, Carriere, Perrier, Berrier, Barriere

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Where is the Verriere family from?

You can see how Verriere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verriere family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Verriere families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Verriere family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Verriere's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Verriere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verriere 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 Verriere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verriere. 100% of Verriere men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Verriere women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Verriere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Verriere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verriere 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Verriere. 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 6 military records available for the last name Verriere. For the veterans among your Verriere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verriere lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Verriere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Verriere in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verriere 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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