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Vereecke Family History

Vereecke 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: Gerecke, Wernecke, Verbeck, Verbeke, Overbeck, Reeck, Herbeck

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Where is the Vereecke family from?

You can see how Vereecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vereecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vereecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vereecke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vereecke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vereecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vereecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vereecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vereecke. 40% of Vereecke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vereecke 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Molder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Vereecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Vereecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vereecke 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Vereecke. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vereecke. For the veterans among your Vereecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vereecke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vereecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vereecke in 1962 was 79, and 96 in 2004.

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