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Vanbergen Family History

Vanbergen 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: Van Bergen, Von Bergen, Van Engen, Vanderven, Vangen, Bergen

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Where is the Vanbergen family from?

You can see how Vanbergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbergen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbergen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Vanbergen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanbergen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanbergen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbergen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanbergen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Mailing Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanbergen. 100% of Vanbergen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Vanbergen women worked as a Mailing Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mailing Clerk
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Vanbergen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanbergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbergen 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Vanbergen. 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 201 military records available for the last name Vanbergen. For the veterans among your Vanbergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbergen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vanbergen in 1941 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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