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Verheul Family History

Verheul 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, Mergel, Verdun, Verge, Verde, Kernell, Verges, Ermel, Vercher

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Where is the Verheul family from?

You can see how Verheul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verheul family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verheul families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Verheul families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Verheul's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Verheul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verheul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verheul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verheul. 60% of Verheul 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
    40%
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Verheul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verheul 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Verheul. 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 73 military records available for the last name Verheul. For the veterans among your Verheul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verheul lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Verheul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Verheul in 1961 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

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