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Vanbecelaere Family History

Vanbecelaere 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: Vandeveer, Vandenelzen, Van Gelder, Van Cleve, Van Liere, Cancelliere

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Where is the Vanbecelaere family from?

You can see how Vanbecelaere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbecelaere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanbecelaere families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanbecelaere's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanbecelaere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbecelaere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanbecelaere ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Vanbecelaere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbecelaere 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Vanbecelaere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Vanbecelaere. For the veterans among your Vanbecelaere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbecelaere lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vanbecelaere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vanbecelaere in 1964 was 58, and 19 in 2002.

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