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Verkin Family History

Verkin 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: Verdin, Vertin, Perkin, Merkin, Vergin, Gerkin, Berlin, Verran

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Where is the Verkin family from?

You can see how Verkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Verkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Verkin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Verkin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Verkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Verkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verkin. 67% of Verkin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Photographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Verkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Verkin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Verkin. For the veterans among your Verkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Verkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Verkin in 1964 was 81, and 54 in 2002.

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