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Vankeulen Family History

Vankeulen 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 Keulen, Van Keuren, Van Essen, Van Dusen, Van Buren, Van Allen

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Where is the Vankeulen family from?

You can see how Vankeulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankeulen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vankeulen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vankeulen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vankeulen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vankeulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vankeulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vankeulen. 100% of Vankeulen men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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What Vankeulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Vankeulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankeulen 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Vankeulen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vankeulen. For the veterans among your Vankeulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankeulen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vankeulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vankeulen in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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