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Origins of the Verrill surname

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About the Verrills

We have a total number of 2181 records for people with the last name Verrill.

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Where do most Verrills live?

In 1921, most Verrills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Verrills

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,990 records for the Verrill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Verrills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Verrill first names?

  • John
  • Richard
  • Jane
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Verrills

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Verrills in 1921
Fish Business

9

Dressmaker

7

Fisherman's Wife

7

House Servant

7

Servant (Domestic)

5

Common Male occupations for Verrills in 1921
Fisherman

117

Fisher Man

11

Ironstone Miner

11

A B Seaman

7

Fish Monger

7

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