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Verhaalen Family History

Verhaalen 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, Verkuilen, Vermeulen, Verheyen, Verhage, Verran

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Where is the Verhaalen family from?

You can see how Verhaalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhaalen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Verhaalen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhaalen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Verhaalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhaalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verhaalen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Verhaalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhaalen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Verhaalen. 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 45 military records available for the last name Verhaalen. For the veterans among your Verhaalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhaalen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Verhaalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Verhaalen in 1963 was 70, and 96 in 2003.

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