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Vertigan Family History

Vertigan Name Meaning

apparently of Dutch origin. If so it is probably a remodelling of the surname Vanderstegen (a locative name from a place such as Stegen in Asten (Noord-Brabant) which is recorded as Steghen in 1420). Compare Verlander for a well-evidenced development along similarly radical lines.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Berrigan, Jernigan, Merrigan, Hartigan, Vertin, Kerrigan, Perrigan

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Where is the Vertigan family from?

You can see how Vertigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vertigan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vertigan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Vertigan families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vertigan's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Vertigan families in 1891.
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What did your Vertigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vertigan. 34% of Vertigan men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Vertigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vertigan were Farm Labourer and Unpd 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Groom
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vertigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vertigan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Vertigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Vertigan. For the veterans among your Vertigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vertigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Vertigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vertigan in 1962 was 85, and 70 in 2000.

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