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Verhake Family History

Verhake 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: Verhage, Verhalen, Verhagen, Versace, Verbeke, Berhane, Drake, Brake

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Where is the Verhake family from?

You can see how Verhake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verhake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verhake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Verhake families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Verhake's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Verhake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verhake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verhake ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Verhake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhake 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Verhake. 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 4 military records available for the last name Verhake. For the veterans among your Verhake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhake lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Verhake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Verhake in 1978 was 86, and 90 in 1983.

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