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Verhowe Family History

Verhowe 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: Berhow, Verhoff, Verrone, Vercoe, Verdone, Verhage, Verhoef, Jerome

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Verhowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verhowe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Verhowe. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Verhowe. For the veterans among your Verhowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verhowe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Verhowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Verhowe in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

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