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Vershuren Family History

Vershuren 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, Vermeulen, Gershen, Verheyen, Verstegen, Verran

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Where is the Vershuren family from?

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

What did your Vershuren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Vershuren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vershuren 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vershuren. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vershuren. For the veterans among your Vershuren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vershuren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Vershuren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vershuren in 1968 was 83, and 63 in 1974.

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