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Verhoek Family History

Verhoek 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: Verhoef, Verhoff, Vercoe, Verhey, Verbeek, Verdier, Vernon, Vero

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhoek 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 112 census records available for the last name Verhoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhoek 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Verhoek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Verhoek. For the veterans among your Verhoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhoek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Verhoek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Verhoek in 1966 was 63, and 73 in 2003.

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