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Verkay Family History

Verkay 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: Verran, Verity, Berka, Berkey, Verley, Viray, Versaw, Verna, Vera

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Verkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Verkay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Verkay. For the veterans among your Verkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkay lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Verkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Verkay in 1952 was 38, and 53 in 2004.

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