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Verhelst Family History

Verhelst Surname Meaning

Dutch: shortened form of Van der Elst a topographic name for someone who lived by an alder Middle Dutch (h)e(e)lst or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Elst.

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


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Where is the Verhelst family from?

You can see how Verhelst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhelst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhelst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Verhelst families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Verhelst's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Verhelst families in 1911.
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What did your Verhelst ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Verhelst. 100% of Verhelst 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Verhelst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verhelst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhelst 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Verhelst. 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 158 military records available for the last name Verhelst. For the veterans among your Verhelst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhelst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Verhelst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Verhelst in 1950 was 40, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verhelst 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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