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Verkest Family History

Verkest 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: Ernest, Berkes, Verges, Perkes, Vernet, Verhelst, Everest, Herkert

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Where is the Verkest family from?

You can see how Verkest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Verkest families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Verkest's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Verkest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkest 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 Verkest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verkest. 100% of Verkest men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Verkest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Verkest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkest 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Verkest. 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 85 military records available for the last name Verkest. For the veterans among your Verkest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkest lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Verkest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Verkest in 1970 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verkest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verkest 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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