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Versaw Family History

Versaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Versailles.

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


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Where is the Versaw family from?

You can see how Versaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Versaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Versaw families living in Cornwall. This was about 86% of all the recorded Versaw's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Versaw families in 1891.
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What did your Versaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Coproprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Versaw. 40% of Versaw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Versaw women worked as a Coproprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Versaw were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coproprietor
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Versaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Versaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versaw 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Versaw. 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 351 military records available for the last name Versaw. For the veterans among your Versaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Versaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Versaw in 1955 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Versaw 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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