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Vermeule Family History

Vermeule 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: Vermeulen, Vermeire, Vermette, Ermel, Demeuse, Lemelle, Verville

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Where is the Vermeule family from?

You can see how Vermeule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeule family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Vermeule families living in New Jersey. This was about 73% of all the recorded Vermeule's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vermeule families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermeule surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vermeule ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Vermeule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeule 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 Vermeule. 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 84 military records available for the last name Vermeule. For the veterans among your Vermeule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeule lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vermeule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vermeule in 1964 was 78, and 44 in 2004.

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