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Vergard Family History

Vergard 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: Vergara, Overgard, Bernard, Legard, Gerard, Newgard, Overgaard, Verga

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Where is the Vergard family from?

You can see how Vergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Vergard families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vergard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Vergard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vergard. 100% of Vergard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Vergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergard 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Vergard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vergard. For the veterans among your Vergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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