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Vermilion Family History

Vermilion 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: Vermillion, Veillon, Emilio, Virgilio, Vermilya, Vermilyea, Germain

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Where is the Vermilion family from?

You can see how Vermilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermilion family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vermilion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vermilion families living in Maryland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Vermilion's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Vermilion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermilion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vermilion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vermilion. 70% of Vermilion men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vermilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermilion 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vermilion. 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 419 military records available for the last name Vermilion. For the veterans among your Vermilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermilion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vermilion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vermilion in 1962 was 26, and 96 in 2003.

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