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Vanwingerden Family History

Vanwingerden 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 Wingerden, Van Gerpen, Van Gorden, Van Wieren, Van Norden

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Where is the Vanwingerden family from?

You can see how Vanwingerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwingerden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanwingerden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanwingerden family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanwingerden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanwingerden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwingerden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanwingerden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Scaler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Vanwingerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwingerden 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Vanwingerden. 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 33 military records available for the last name Vanwingerden. For the veterans among your Vanwingerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwingerden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwingerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanwingerden in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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