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Verplanke Family History

Verplanke 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: Verplank, Kerslake, Verlander, Plank, Verran, Berland, Pergande

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Where is the Verplanke family from?

You can see how Verplanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verplanke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verplanke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Verplanke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Verplanke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Verplanke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verplanke 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 Verplanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verplanke. 100% of Verplanke men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Verplanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Verplanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verplanke 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Verplanke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Verplanke. For the veterans among your Verplanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verplanke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Verplanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Verplanke in 1966 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verplanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verplanke 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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