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Verstege Family History

Verstege 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: Verstegen, Versteeg, Versteegh, Verge, Vester, Kerstein, Heritage

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Where is the Verstege family from?

You can see how Verstege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verstege family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Verstege families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Verstege's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Verstege families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verstege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Verstege family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Verstege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verstege 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Verstege. 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 26 military records available for the last name Verstege. For the veterans among your Verstege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verstege lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Verstege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Verstege in 1963 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verstege 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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