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Vastbinder Family History

Vastbinder 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: Vasbinder, Fassbender, Lastinger, Vastine, Fasbender, Kastner

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Where is the Vastbinder family from?

You can see how Vastbinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vastbinder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vastbinder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Vastbinder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vastbinder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vastbinder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vastbinder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vastbinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vastbinder. 46% of Vastbinder 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Vastbinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vastbinder 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Vastbinder. 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 180 military records available for the last name Vastbinder. For the veterans among your Vastbinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vastbinder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vastbinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vastbinder in 1967 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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