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Verman Family History

Verman 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: German, Verran, Berman, Perman, Herman, Derman, Werman, Yerman

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Where is the Verman family from?

You can see how Verman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Verman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Verman families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Verman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Verman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verman. 38% of Verman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Verman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verman were Painter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verman 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Verman. 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 243 military records available for the last name Verman. For the veterans among your Verman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Verman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Verman in 1969 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

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