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Vanboskirk Family History

Vanboskirk 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 Buskirk, Van Kirk, Buskirk, Janoski, Janosik, Van Skike

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Where is the Vanboskirk family from?

You can see how Vanboskirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanboskirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanboskirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 14 Vanboskirk families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vanboskirk's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanboskirk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanboskirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanboskirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanboskirk. 50% of Vanboskirk men worked as a Mason and 100% of Vanboskirk women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Mason
    50%
  • Accountant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Vanboskirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Vanboskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanboskirk 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vanboskirk. 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 105 military records available for the last name Vanboskirk. For the veterans among your Vanboskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanboskirk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanboskirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanboskirk in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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