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Verkerke Family History

Verkerke 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: Verbeke, Kerker, Veverka, Berkery, Vorwerk, Merker, Herkert

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Where is the Verkerke family from?

You can see how Verkerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkerke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verkerke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Verkerke families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Verkerke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Verkerke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkerke 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 149 census records available for the last name Verkerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkerke 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Verkerke. 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 46 military records available for the last name Verkerke. For the veterans among your Verkerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkerke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Verkerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Verkerke in 1963 was 71, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verkerke 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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