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Verwey Family History

Verwey Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Vanderweide.

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


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Where is the Verwey family from?

You can see how Verwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verwey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verwey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Verwey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Verwey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Verwey families in 1891.
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What did your Verwey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verwey. 100% of Verwey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verwey 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Verwey. 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 252 military records available for the last name Verwey. For the veterans among your Verwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verwey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Verwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Verwey in 1962 was 69, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verwey 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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