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Versh Family History

Versh 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: Verch, Gersh, Kersh, Hersh, Evers, Bergh, Vero, Verge, Verde, Ferch

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Where is the Versh family from?

You can see how Versh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Versh families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Versh families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Versh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Versh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Versh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Versh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Versh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versh 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 Versh. 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 Versh. For the veterans among your Versh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Versh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Versh in 1968 was 81, and 87 in 1999.

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