What is Vern short for?
In old records, Vern is usually short for Vernon. It can also stand for Laverne and Lavergne. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Vern-to-Vernon jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Vern always mean Vernon?+
Not always. Vern most often stands for Vernon, but it also appears for Laverne and Lavergne. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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