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Verrish Family History

Verrish 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: Gerrish, Parrish, Ferris, Terris, Verrier, Perris, Barrish, Berish

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Where is the Verrish family from?

You can see how Verrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verrish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Verrish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Verrish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Verrish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verrish 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 27 census records available for the last name Verrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verrish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Verrish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Verrish. For the veterans among your Verrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verrish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Verrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Verrish in 1962 was 63, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verrish 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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