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Vankirk Family History

Vankirk 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 Kirk, Van Ark, Anker, Hankin, Banker, Tankard, Banik, Lanik

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Where is the Vankirk family from?

You can see how Vankirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vankirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 39 Vankirk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Vankirk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vankirk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vankirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vankirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vankirk. 27% of Vankirk men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Vankirk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vankirk were Farming and Waitress. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Vankirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankirk 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Vankirk. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vankirk. For the veterans among your Vankirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankirk lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Vankirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vankirk in 1948 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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