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Verhay Family History

Verhay 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: Verhey, Verran, Derham, Verity, Merhar, Verley, De Hay, Perham, Viray

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Verhay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaning Lead was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verhay. 100% of Verhay men worked as a Cleaning Lead.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaning Lead
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Verhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhay 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 immigration records available for the last name Verhay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Verhay. For the veterans among your Verhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhay lifespan?

Average Verhay life expectancy in 2001 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhay 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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