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Vergennes Family History

Vergennes 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, Derenne, Mergens, Jergens, Bergener, Berendes, Venner

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Where is the Vergennes family from?

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

What did your Vergennes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Vergennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergennes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vergennes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vergennes. For the veterans among your Vergennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergennes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Vergennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vergennes in 1980 was 83, and 90 in 1987.

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