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Vankleek Family History

Vankleek 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 Leer, Van Beek, Van Kleeck, Van Eck, Van Hee, Van Veen, Van Liew

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Where is the Vankleek family from?

You can see how Vankleek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankleek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vankleek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vankleek families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vankleek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vankleek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vankleek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vankleek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vankleek. 45% of Vankleek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Partner Meat Factory
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vankleek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankleek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vankleek. 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 399 military records available for the last name Vankleek. For the veterans among your Vankleek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankleek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vankleek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vankleek in 1957 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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