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Vergen Family History

Vergen 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: Bergen, Verge, Verges, Mergen, Virgen, Fergen, Gergen, Vergin, Vereen

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Where is the Vergen family from?

You can see how Vergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vergen families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Vergen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vergen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vergen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vergen. 100% of Vergen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Vergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Vergen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vergen. For the veterans among your Vergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Vergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vergen in 1973 was 87, and 92 in 2001.

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