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Verhage Family History

Verhage Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Verhagen.

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


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Where is the Verhage family from?

You can see how Verhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhage family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Verhage families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verhage families in 1891.
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What did your Verhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verhage. 50% of Verhage men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Verhage women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verhage were Janitor and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%

What Verhage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhage 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Verhage. 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 358 military records available for the last name Verhage. For the veterans among your Verhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhage lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Verhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Verhage in 1960 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhage 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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