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Versailles Family History

Versailles Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Versailles in Yvelines near Paris. This surname is rare in France, found mainly in Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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


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Where is the Versailles family from?

You can see how Versailles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versailles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Versailles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Versailles families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Versailles's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Versailles families in 1920.
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What did your Versailles ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Versailles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versailles 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Versailles. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Versailles. For the veterans among your Versailles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versailles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Versailles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Versailles in 1965 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Versailles 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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