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Vancuyk Family History

Vancuyk 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 Wyk, Vancura, Van Dyk, Vacek, Hancock, Van Dyke, Vannoy, Van Zyl

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Where is the Vancuyk family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancuyk 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 Vancuyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vancuyk. 100% of Vancuyk women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Vancuyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancuyk 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vancuyk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vancuyk. For the veterans among your Vancuyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancuyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vancuyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vancuyk in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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