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Verd Family History

Verd 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: Vero, Verde, Herd, Vera, Vert, Verdi, Bard, Lord, Herod, Over

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Where is the Verd family from?

You can see how Verd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Verd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Verd family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Verd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Verd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verd. 34% of Verd men worked as a Day Laborer and 100% of Verd women worked as a 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

  • Day Laborer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verd 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Verd. 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 865 military records available for the last name Verd. For the veterans among your Verd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verd lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Verd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Verd in 1957 was 60, and 72 in 1999.

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