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Vergenes Family History

Vergenes 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: Verges, Mergens, Jergens, Bergener, Eugene, Vignes, Bergen, Verge

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Where is the Vergenes family from?

You can see how Vergenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergenes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vergenes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vergenes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vergenes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergenes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Vergenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergenes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vergenes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vergenes. For the veterans among your Vergenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergenes lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Vergenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vergenes in 1996 was 91, and 66 in 1999.

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