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Vermey Family History

Vermey 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: Verley, Verhey, Verwey, Verney, Varley, Cerney, Hermes, Berley

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Where is the Vermey family from?

You can see how Vermey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vermey families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Vermey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vermey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vermey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Vermey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermey 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Vermey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Vermey. For the veterans among your Vermey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vermey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vermey in 1964 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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