This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Verch family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Verch Family History

Verch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ferch.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Verch family from?

You can see how Verch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Verch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Verch families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Verch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Verch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verch. 22% of Verch men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Verch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verch were Machinist and Teacher.

View Census Data for Verch | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Verch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Verch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Verch

Passenger Lists

There are 503 immigration records available for the last name Verch. 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.

View all Verch immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Verch. For the veterans among your Verch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Verch military records

You've only scratched the surface of Verch family history

Discover More

What is the average Verch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Verch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Verch in 1957 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verch 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Verch family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial