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Verhoeven Name Meaning

Dutch Flemish and North German: shortened form of Van der Hoeven a topographic name for someone living on a hoeve ‘peace of land large enough to feed a family farm’ (see Vanderhoof ).

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


Similar surnames: Ver Hoeven, Verheyen, Verhalen, Verhagen, Verbeten, Verstegen

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Where is the Verhoeven family from?

You can see how Verhoeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhoeven family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhoeven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Verhoeven families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Verhoeven's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Verhoeven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhoeven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verhoeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verhoeven. 22% of Verhoeven men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Verhoeven women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verhoeven were Clergyman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Clergyman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Verhoeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhoeven 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Verhoeven. 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 321 military records available for the last name Verhoeven. For the veterans among your Verhoeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhoeven lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Verhoeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Verhoeven in 1952 was 21, and 83 in 2004.

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