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Verbiest Family History

Verbiest 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: Herbst, Priest, Verdier, Ernest, Herbert, Verges, Verhulst, Vernet

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Where is the Verbiest family from?

You can see how Verbiest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verbiest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verbiest family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Verbiest's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Verbiest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verbiest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verbiest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verbiest. 100% of Verbiest 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 222 census records available for the last name Verbiest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verbiest 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Verbiest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Verbiest. For the veterans among your Verbiest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verbiest lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Verbiest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Verbiest in 1964 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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