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Vanbruggen Family History

Vanbruggen 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 Bruggen, Verbrugge, Vangen, Van Dusen, Van Putten, Van Kuiken

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Where is the Vanbruggen family from?

You can see how Vanbruggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbruggen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanbruggen families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Vanbruggen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanbruggen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbruggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanbruggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanbruggen. 100% of Vanbruggen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanbruggen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Vanbruggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Vanbruggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbruggen 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Vanbruggen. 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 65 military records available for the last name Vanbruggen. For the veterans among your Vanbruggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbruggen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbruggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanbruggen in 1967 was 84, and 36 in 2004.

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