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Verrill Family History

Verrill Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Fairhall a habitational name from a lost locality in Sussex.

The pronunciation with initial /v/ is appropriate for a Sussex origin and the presence of this form of the name in North Yorkshire suggests that a branch of the Sussex family had migrated to North Yorkshire by the mid 17th century.

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


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Where is the Verrill family from?

You can see how Verrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Verrill families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Verrill's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Verrill families in 1911.
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What did your Verrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verrill. 26% of Verrill men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Verrill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verrill were Shipper and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Shipper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Verrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verrill 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Verrill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Verrill. For the veterans among your Verrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verrill lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Verrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Verrill in 1949 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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