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Verkler Family History

Verkler Name Meaning

French (Lorraine): altered form of Swiss German Würgler (see Wurgler ). Compare Virkler .

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


Similar surnames: Virkler, Verner, Verble, Mettler, Verrier, Verdier, Seckler, Merkley

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Where is the Verkler family from?

You can see how Verkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Verkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Verkler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Verkler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Verkler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verkler. 50% of Verkler 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
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Verkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkler 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Verkler. 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 158 military records available for the last name Verkler. For the veterans among your Verkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Verkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Verkler in 1958 was 41, and 5 in 2004.

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