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Verton Family History

Verton 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: Vernon, Overton, Merton, Everton, Vertin, Veron, Verdon, Berton

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Where is the Verton family from?

You can see how Verton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Verton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Verton families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Verton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Verton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verton. 100% of Verton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Verton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verton 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Verton. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Verton. For the veterans among your Verton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Verton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Verton in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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