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Vergnes Family History

Vergnes 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, Vignes, Verge, Viernes, Berges, Vernet, Bergner, Verne

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Where is the Vergnes family from?

You can see how Vergnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vergnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vergnes families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vergnes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vergnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergnes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Vergnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergnes 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Vergnes. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vergnes. For the veterans among your Vergnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Vergnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vergnes in 1966 was 85, and 57 in 1996.

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