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Vertner Family History

Vertner 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: Verner, Gertner, Berner, Venner, Verdier, Kettner, Kerner, Lerner

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Where is the Vertner family from?

You can see how Vertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vertner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vertner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vertner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vertner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vertner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vertner 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 Vertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vertner. 44% of Vertner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

What Vertner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vertner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Vertner. 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 231 military records available for the last name Vertner. For the veterans among your Vertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vertner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vertner in 1961 was 39, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vertner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vertner 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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