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Verhoef Name Meaning

Dutch: shortened form of Vanderhoef .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Verhey, Verhoff, Verhage, Vorhies, Verley, Verwey, Verhalen, Emhoff

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Where is the Verhoef family from?

You can see how Verhoef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhoef family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhoef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Verhoef families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Verhoef's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Verhoef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhoef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verhoef ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verhoef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhoef 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Verhoef. 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 136 military records available for the last name Verhoef. For the veterans among your Verhoef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhoef lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Verhoef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Verhoef in 1956 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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