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Vertrees Family History

Vertrees Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Vertriess unexplained. The surname Vertriess is apparently no longer found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Vertrees family from?

You can see how Vertrees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vertrees family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vertrees families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vertrees family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vertrees's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vertrees families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vertrees 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 Vertrees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vertrees. 24% of Vertrees men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Vertrees women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vertrees were Teacher and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Teacher
    42%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vertrees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vertrees 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Vertrees. 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 733 military records available for the last name Vertrees. For the veterans among your Vertrees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vertrees lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vertrees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vertrees in 1960 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vertrees 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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