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Vermeulen Family History

Vermeulen Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: shortened form of Vandermeulen a topographic name for someone who lived at a mill.

This surname is also established in South Africa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vermeulen family from?

You can see how Vermeulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeulen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vermeulen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vermeulen family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vermeulen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Vermeulen families in 1891.
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What did your Vermeulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Governess was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vermeulen. 50% of Vermeulen women worked as a Private Governess.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Governess
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vermeulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeulen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Vermeulen. 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 670 military records available for the last name Vermeulen. For the veterans among your Vermeulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeulen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vermeulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vermeulen in 1960 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermeulen 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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