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Vriesenga Family History

Vriesenga 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: Wielenga, Riesen, Wierenga, Driesen, Friesen, Huisenga, Gresens

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vriesenga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Vriesenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vriesenga 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 Vriesenga. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vriesenga. For the veterans among your Vriesenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vriesenga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vriesenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vriesenga in 1962 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

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