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Verheye Family History

Verheye 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: Verhey, Verheyen, Verley, Verwey, Verney, Verhage, Verbeke, Varley

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Where is the Verheye family from?

You can see how Verheye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verheye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verheye family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Verheye's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Verheye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verheye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verheye ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Verheye ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Verheye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verheye 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Verheye. 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 33 military records available for the last name Verheye. For the veterans among your Verheye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verheye lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Verheye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Verheye in 1971 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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