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Verschelde Family History

Verschelde 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: Herschel, Hirschfeld, Vercher, Schelle, Perschke, Verhelst

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Where is the Verschelde family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verschelde 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 Verschelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verschelde. 50% of Verschelde men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Verschelde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Verschelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verschelde 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Verschelde. 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 25 military records available for the last name Verschelde. For the veterans among your Verschelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verschelde lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Verschelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Verschelde in 1967 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verschelde 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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