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Vermeersh Family History

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

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What did your Vermeersh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Vermeersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeersh 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 Vermeersh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vermeersh. For the veterans among your Vermeersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeersh lifespan?

Average Vermeersh life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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