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Verzwyvelt Family History

Verzwyvelt 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: Herzfeld, Vernet, Verhelst, Westervelt, Kerswell, Overfelt, Varvel

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Where is the Verzwyvelt family from?

You can see how Verzwyvelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verzwyvelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Verzwyvelt families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Verzwyvelt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Verzwyvelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verzwyvelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verzwyvelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verzwyvelt. 60% of Verzwyvelt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Verzwyvelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verzwyvelt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Verzwyvelt. 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 248 military records available for the last name Verzwyvelt. For the veterans among your Verzwyvelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verzwyvelt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Verzwyvelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Verzwyvelt in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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