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Vanbrocklin Family History

Vanbrocklin 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 Brocklin, Rocklin, Mccrocklin, Marcelin, Nawrocki, Paprocki

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Where is the Vanbrocklin family from?

You can see how Vanbrocklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbrocklin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbrocklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 10 Vanbrocklin families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Vanbrocklin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanbrocklin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbrocklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanbrocklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanbrocklin. 80% of Vanbrocklin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanbrocklin women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Broker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanbrocklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbrocklin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vanbrocklin. 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 469 military records available for the last name Vanbrocklin. For the veterans among your Vanbrocklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbrocklin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Vanbrocklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanbrocklin in 1944 was 40, and 73 in 2003.

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