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Verain Family History

Verain Name 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: Verdin, Vertin, Vergin, Germain, Berlin, Drain, Verran, Serafin

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Where is the Verain family from?

You can see how Verain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Verain families living in California. This was about 59% of all the recorded Verain's in USA. California had the highest population of Verain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verain ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Verain ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Verain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verain 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Verain. 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 7 military records available for the last name Verain. For the veterans among your Verain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verain lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Verain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Verain in 1992 was 93, and 59 in 2003.

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