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Verhaegen Family History

Verhaegen 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: Verhagen, Verhalen, Verheyen, Verstegen, Verhaeghe, Verhage, Rehagen

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Where is the Verhaegen family from?

You can see how Verhaegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhaegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhaegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Verhaegen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhaegen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Verhaegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhaegen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verhaegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Governess was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verhaegen. 100% of Verhaegen women worked as a Governess. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Governess
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Verhaegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhaegen 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Verhaegen. 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 72 military records available for the last name Verhaegen. For the veterans among your Verhaegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhaegen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Verhaegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Verhaegen in 1969 was 82, and 48 in 2004.

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