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Vergil Family History

Vergil 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: Virgil, Vergin, Mergel, Sergio, Bergin, Verge, Verges, Verdin, Veil

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Where is the Vergil family from?

You can see how Vergil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vergil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vergil families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vergil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vergil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vergil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vergil. 50% of Vergil men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    13%
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What Vergil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Vergil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergil 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Vergil. 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 66 military records available for the last name Vergil. For the veterans among your Vergil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergil lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Vergil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vergil in 1980 was 61, and 35 in 2004.

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