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Vergara Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Bergara .

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


Similar surnames: Verona, Cervera, Ferrara, Serra, Segura, Elgart, Perala, Delara

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Where is the Vergara family from?

You can see how Vergara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vergara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Vergara families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Vergara's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vergara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vergara. 50% of Vergara men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vergara women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vergara were Rancher and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Rancher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vergara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergara 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Vergara. 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 963 military records available for the last name Vergara. For the veterans among your Vergara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergara lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Vergara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vergara in 1942 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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