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Verschaeve Family History

Verschaeve 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: Verstraete, Vercher, Schieve, Perschke, Kerscher, Schave, Herscher

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What did your Verschaeve ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Verschaeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verschaeve 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Verschaeve. 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 58 military records available for the last name Verschaeve. For the veterans among your Verschaeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verschaeve lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Verschaeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Verschaeve in 1965 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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