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Verkow Family History

Verkow 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: Berkow, Perko, Vernon, Vero, Vernor, Berko, Versaw, Gerow, Merrow

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Where is the Verkow family from?

You can see how Verkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verkow family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Verkow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Verkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkow 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 19 census records available for the last name Verkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Verkow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Verkow. For the veterans among your Verkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Verkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Verkow in 1963 was 76, and 56 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verkow 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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