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Verheyden Family History

Verheyden Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: shortened form of Vanderheyden. This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Verheyden family from?

You can see how Verheyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verheyden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Verheyden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Verheyden families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Verheyden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Verheyden families in 1920.
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What did your Verheyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verheyden. 34% of Verheyden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Verheyden women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verheyden were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Verheyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Verheyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verheyden 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Verheyden. 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 115 military records available for the last name Verheyden. For the veterans among your Verheyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verheyden lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Verheyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Verheyden in 1943 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verheyden 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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