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Vergenz Family History

Vergenz 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, Sergent, Mergens, Jergens, Virgen

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Where is the Vergenz family from?

You can see how Vergenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vergenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Vergenz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vergenz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vergenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vergenz. 34% of Vergenz men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Vergenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergenz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vergenz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vergenz. For the veterans among your Vergenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergenz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Vergenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vergenz in 1954 was 48, and 81 in 2003.

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