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Verwer Family History

Verwer 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: Verner, Verser, Verwey, Berner, Berger, Kerker, Venner, Verdier

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Where is the Verwer family from?

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

What did your Verwer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Verwer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Verwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verwer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Verwer. 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 51 military records available for the last name Verwer. For the veterans among your Verwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verwer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Verwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Verwer in 1967 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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