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Vruggink Family History

Vruggink 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: Bruggink, Ruggiano, Riggins, Ruesink, Duggins, Huggins, Riggin

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Where is the Vruggink family from?

You can see how Vruggink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vruggink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vruggink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Vruggink families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vruggink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vruggink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vruggink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vruggink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vruggink. 60% of Vruggink 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
    60%
  • Faner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Vruggink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vruggink 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vruggink. 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 Vruggink. For the veterans among your Vruggink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vruggink lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vruggink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vruggink in 1959 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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