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Ver Meulen Family History

Ver Meulen Name 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: Vermeulen, Van Keulen, Verkuilen, Verhalen, Vandermeulen, Van Deusen

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Where is the Ver Meulen family from?

You can see how Ver Meulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ver Meulen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ver Meulen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ver Meulen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ver Meulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ver Meulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ver Meulen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ver Meulen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ver Meulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ver Meulen 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 Ver Meulen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ver Meulen. For the veterans among your Ver Meulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ver Meulen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Ver Meulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ver Meulen in 1976 was 68, and 70 in 2000.

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