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Vanbeveren Family History

Vanbeveren 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 Beveren, Vandeveer, Van Every, Van Veen, Vanderveen, Van Deren

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Where is the Vanbeveren family from?

You can see how Vanbeveren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbeveren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbeveren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vanbeveren family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanbeveren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanbeveren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbeveren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanbeveren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanbeveren. 34% of Vanbeveren men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Vanbeveren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbeveren 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Vanbeveren. 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 69 military records available for the last name Vanbeveren. For the veterans among your Vanbeveren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbeveren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbeveren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanbeveren in 1962 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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