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Verhaar Family History

Verhaar 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: Merhar, Ter Haar, Verhage, Haar, Verran, Derham, Verdier, Schaar

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Where is the Verhaar family from?

You can see how Verhaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhaar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Verhaar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhaar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Verhaar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhaar 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 171 census records available for the last name Verhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhaar 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Verhaar. 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 68 military records available for the last name Verhaar. For the veterans among your Verhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhaar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Verhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Verhaar in 1961 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhaar 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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