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Vermillion Family History

Vermillion Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Vermillon: nickname from vermillon ‘bright red vermilion’. The surname Vermillon is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Vermeulen, Million, Gomillion, Milliron, Overmiller, Millin, Zerillo

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Where is the Vermillion family from?

You can see how Vermillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermillion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vermillion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Vermillion families living in Alberta. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vermillion's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vermillion families in 1911.
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What did your Vermillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vermillion. 19% of Vermillion men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Vermillion women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vermillion were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Vermillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermillion 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Vermillion. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Vermillion. For the veterans among your Vermillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermillion lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Vermillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vermillion in 1946 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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