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Verwys Family History

Verwys 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: Verges, Veras, Veres, Verry, Verwey, Lewis, Berry, Terry, Merry

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Where is the Verwys family from?

You can see how Verwys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verwys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Verwys families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Verwys families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Verwys's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Verwys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verwys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verwys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verwys. 100% of Verwys men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Verwys women worked as a General Office. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Verwys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verwys 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Verwys. 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 93 military records available for the last name Verwys. For the veterans among your Verwys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verwys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Verwys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Verwys in 1964 was 83, and 72 in 2000.

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