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Verkennis Family History

Verkennis 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: Kennis, Dennis, Leventis, Berkes, Verges, Perkes, Tennis, Derenne

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Where is the Verkennis family from?

You can see how Verkennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkennis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Verkennis families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Verkennis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Verkennis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Verkennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkennis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Verkennis. 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 111 military records available for the last name Verkennis. For the veterans among your Verkennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkennis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Verkennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Verkennis in 1967 was 59, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verkennis 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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