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Verhaagen Family History

Verhaagen 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: Verhagen, Verhalen, Verhage, Haagen, Rehagen, Bernhagen, Verheyen

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Where is the Verhaagen family from?

You can see how Verhaagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhaagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhaagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Verhaagen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhaagen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Verhaagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhaagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verhaagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verhaagen. 100% of Verhaagen men worked as a Construction Foreman. .

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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

  • Construction Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Verhaagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhaagen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Verhaagen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Verhaagen. For the veterans among your Verhaagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhaagen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Verhaagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Verhaagen in 1971 was 64, and 76 in 2002.

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