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Vermeers Family History

Vermeers 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: Vermeer, Wermers, Vermeersch, Vermeire, Verdier, Hermes, Dermer

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Where is the Vermeers family from?

You can see how Vermeers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Vermeers families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vermeers family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermeers's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Vermeers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermeers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vermeers ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Vermeers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeers 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Vermeers. 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 23 military records available for the last name Vermeers. For the veterans among your Vermeers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeers lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Vermeers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vermeers in 1980 was 74, and 87 in 2000.

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