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Vervake Family History

Vervake 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: Versace, Gervase, Verhage, Verbeke, Drake, Brake, Verran, Berke, Rake

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Where is the Vervake family from?

You can see how Vervake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vervake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vervake family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vervake's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vervake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vervake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vervake ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Vervake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vervake 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vervake. 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 Vervake. For the veterans among your Vervake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vervake lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Vervake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vervake in 1976 was 84, and 74 in 2001.

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