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Verh Family History

Verh Surname 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: Vero, Verch, Vera, Vert, Vegh, Over, Berg, Pech, Kern, Dery

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Where is the Verh family from?

You can see how Verh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verh family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Verh's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Verh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Verh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verh 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Verh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Verh. For the veterans among your Verh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Verh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Verh in 1964 was 84, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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