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Vertus Family History

Vertus 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: Fergus, Virtue, Verdun, Verges, Venus, Vertin, Bartus, Veras, Vert

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Where is the Vertus family from?

You can see how Vertus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vertus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vertus families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Vertus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vertus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vertus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vertus 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 Vertus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Vertus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Vertus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vertus 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vertus. 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 126 military records available for the last name Vertus. For the veterans among your Vertus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vertus lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Vertus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vertus in 1984 was 72, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vertus 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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