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Ver Ploeg Family History

Ver Ploeg 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: Verplank, Verley, Vanderploeg, Verhalen, Verville, Versteeg, Herlong

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Where is the Ver Ploeg family from?

You can see how Ver Ploeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ver Ploeg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ver Ploeg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ver Ploeg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ver Ploeg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ver Ploeg 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 Ver Ploeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ver Ploeg. 100% of Ver Ploeg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ver Ploeg women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ver Ploeg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Ver Ploeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ver Ploeg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ver Ploeg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Ver Ploeg. For the veterans among your Ver Ploeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ver Ploeg lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Ver Ploeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ver Ploeg in 1999 was 10, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ver Ploeg 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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