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Verkins Family History

Verkins 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: Perkins, Jerkins, Firkins, Verdin, Burkins, Corkins, Jenkins, Vertin

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Where is the Verkins family from?

You can see how Verkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Verkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Verkins families living in New Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Verkins's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Verkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verkins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Verkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Verkins. 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 26 military records available for the last name Verkins. For the veterans among your Verkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Verkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Verkins in 1963 was 86, and 69 in 1994.

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