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Verhellen Family History

Verhellen 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: Verhalen, Vermeulen, Verheyen, Hellen, Verkuilen, Verhelst, Verhagen

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Where is the Verhellen family from?

You can see how Verhellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhellen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Verhellen families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Verhellen's in USA. California had the highest population of Verhellen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhellen 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 58 census records available for the last name Verhellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhellen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Verhellen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Verhellen. For the veterans among your Verhellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhellen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Verhellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Verhellen in 1967 was 94, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhellen 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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