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Versch Family History

Versch 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: Lersch, Hersch, Fersch, Verch, Dersch, Gersch, Kersch, Mersch, Bersch

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Where is the Versch family from?

You can see how Versch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Versch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Versch family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Versch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Versch families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Versch 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 Versch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Versch. 60% of Versch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Versch women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Versch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Versch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versch 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Versch. 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 169 military records available for the last name Versch. For the veterans among your Versch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versch lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Versch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Versch in 1946 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Versch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Versch 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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