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Verhulst Family History

Verhulst Surname Meaning

Dutch: shortened form of Van der Hulst, a topographic name for someone who lived by a holly bush or grove.

Middle Dutch hulst means ‘holly’.

It can also be a habitational name from any of various places in Belgium and the Netherlands named with this word.

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


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You can see how Verhulst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhulst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhulst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Verhulst families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Verhulst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Verhulst families in 1911.
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What did your Verhulst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verhulst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhulst 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Verhulst. 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 246 military records available for the last name Verhulst. For the veterans among your Verhulst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhulst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Verhulst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Verhulst in 1950 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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