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Verhoff Family History

Verhoff Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German (Rhineland): shortened form of Van der Hof a topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the manor farm’

(see Hoff).

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


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Where is the Verhoff family from?

You can see how Verhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Verhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Verhoff families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhoff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Verhoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Verhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verhoff. 50% of Verhoff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Verhoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verhoff were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barmer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhoff 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Verhoff. 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 268 military records available for the last name Verhoff. For the veterans among your Verhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Verhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Verhoff in 1957 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhoff 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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