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Verriest Family History

Verriest 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: Depriest, Ferries, Verrier, Verret, Verrett, Forrest, Herriott

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Where is the Verriest family from?

You can see how Verriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verriest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Verriest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Verriest families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Verriest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verriest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verriest 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 124 census records available for the last name Verriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verriest 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Verriest. 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 35 military records available for the last name Verriest. For the veterans among your Verriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verriest lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Verriest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Verriest in 1968 was 91, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verriest 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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