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Vermelis Family History

Vermelis 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: Melis, Hermes, Verges, Ermel, Verhelst, Ermis, Velis, Bertels

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Where is the Vermelis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermelis 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 Vermelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vermelis. 100% of Vermelis men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Vermelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermelis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vermelis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vermelis. For the veterans among your Vermelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermelis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Vermelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vermelis in 1978 was 79, and 92 in 1992.

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