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Verwoerd Family History

Verwoerd 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: Verdier, Ferwerda, Vercher, Vernor, Verdoorn, Verrier, Vorwerk

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

In 1921, Coppersmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Verwoerd. 100% of Verwoerd men worked as a Coppersmith.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Coppersmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Verwoerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verwoerd 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Verwoerd. 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 5 military records available for the last name Verwoerd. For the veterans among your Verwoerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verwoerd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Verwoerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Verwoerd in 1969 was 87, and 86 in 1994.

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