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Vershay Family History

Vershay 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: Kershaw, Hershey, Versaw, Dersham, Forshay, Bershad, Verhey, Verran

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Where is the Vershay family from?

You can see how Vershay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vershay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vershay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vershay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vershay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vershay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vershay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vershay. 43% of Vershay men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Vershay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Vershay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vershay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vershay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Vershay. For the veterans among your Vershay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vershay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Vershay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vershay in 1964 was 54, and 88 in 2001.

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