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Vandenbergh Name Meaning

Dutch (Van den Bergh) and Flemish (mainly Van den Bergh): variant of Vandenberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vandenberghe, Vandenberge, Vandenburgh, Vandeberg, Vanderburgh

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Where is the Vandenbergh family from?

You can see how Vandenbergh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenbergh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandenbergh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 44 Vandenbergh families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Vandenbergh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vandenbergh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandenbergh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandenbergh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandenbergh. 18% of Vandenbergh men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Vandenbergh women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandenbergh were Medical Doctor and 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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Medical Doctor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vandenbergh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandenbergh 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Vandenbergh. 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 451 military records available for the last name Vandenbergh. For the veterans among your Vandenbergh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandenbergh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vandenbergh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vandenbergh in 1958 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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