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Versluis Family History

Versluis Surname Meaning

Dutch: shortened form of Vandersluis.

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


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Where is the Versluis family from?

You can see how Versluis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versluis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Versluis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Versluis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Versluis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Versluis families in 1880.
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What did your Versluis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Versluis. 78% of Versluis men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Versluis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Versluis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versluis 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Versluis. 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 253 military records available for the last name Versluis. For the veterans among your Versluis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versluis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Versluis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Versluis in 1957 was 32, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Versluis 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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