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Vlieg Family History

Vlieg 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: Vliet, Ling, Lier, Plier, Lien, Lieb, Lies, Lie, Vlcek, Vig

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Where is the Vlieg family from?

You can see how Vlieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlieg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vlieg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vlieg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vlieg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlieg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vlieg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Vlieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlieg 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Vlieg. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vlieg. For the veterans among your Vlieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlieg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Vlieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vlieg in 1975 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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