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Vergauwen Family History

Vergauwen 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: Verhalen, Verhagen, Vermeulen, Verran, Bergen, Verdun, Vergara, Verge

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Where is the Vergauwen family from?

You can see how Vergauwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergauwen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vergauwen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vergauwen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vergauwen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergauwen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergauwen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Vergauwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergauwen 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Vergauwen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vergauwen. For the veterans among your Vergauwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergauwen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vergauwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vergauwen in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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