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Verheyn Family History

Verheyn 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, Verheyen, Verley, Verwey, Verney, Vereen, Varley, Verran

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Where is the Verheyn family from?

You can see how Verheyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verheyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Verheyn families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Verheyn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Verheyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verheyn 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 Verheyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verheyn. 50% of Verheyn men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Verheyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Verheyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verheyn 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Verheyn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Verheyn. For the veterans among your Verheyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verheyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Verheyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Verheyn in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verheyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verheyn 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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