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Verhel Family History

Verhel 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: Verhey, Mergel, Verge, Verde, Verges, Ermel, Vercher, Perel, Vernet

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Where is the Verhel family from?

You can see how Verhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verhel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Verhel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhel 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 18 census records available for the last name Verhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Verhel. 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 Verhel. For the veterans among your Verhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Verhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Verhel in 1965 was 83, and 68 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhel 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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