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Verhaaren Family History

Verhaaren 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, Verheyen, Verhage, Verran, Haren, Herren, Haagen

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Where is the Verhaaren family from?

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

What did your Verhaaren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Verhaaren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhaaren 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Verhaaren. 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 34 military records available for the last name Verhaaren. For the veterans among your Verhaaren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhaaren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Verhaaren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Verhaaren in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2001.

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