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Verraest Family History

Verraest 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: Verret, Verrett, Forrest, Verran, Ernest, Terres, Verges, Berrett

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Where is the Verraest family from?

You can see how Verraest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verraest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Verraest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Verraest families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Verraest's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Verraest families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Verraest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verraest 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Verraest. 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 1 military records available for the last name Verraest. For the veterans among your Verraest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verraest lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Verraest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Verraest in 1969 was 81, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verraest 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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