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Verwers Family History

Verwers 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: Verges, Vorwerk, Venters, Wermers, Verner, Veres, Verser, Vetters

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Where is the Verwers family from?

You can see how Verwers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verwers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Verwers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Verwers families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Verwers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Verwers families in 1891.
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What did your Verwers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verwers. 70% of Verwers 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
    70%
  • Well Driller
    30%

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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Verwers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verwers 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Verwers. 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 80 military records available for the last name Verwers. For the veterans among your Verwers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verwers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Verwers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Verwers in 1960 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verwers 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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