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Verke Family History

Verke 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: Berke, Verge, Verde, Verne, Jerke, Yerke, Gerke, Kerker, Leake, Berk

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Where is the Verke family from?

You can see how Verke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Verke families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Verke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Verke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verke 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 Verke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verke. 100% of Verke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Verke women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Verke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Verke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Verke. 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 52 military records available for the last name Verke. For the veterans among your Verke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Verke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Verke in 1954 was 30, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verke 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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