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Vekeman Family History

Vekeman 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: Veneman, Hegeman, Beeman, Venneman, Dikeman, Wakeman, Veeneman

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Where is the Vekeman family from?

You can see how Vekeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vekeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vekeman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vekeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vekeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vekeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vekeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Vekeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vekeman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vekeman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Vekeman. For the veterans among your Vekeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vekeman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Vekeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vekeman in 1959 was 36, and 86 in 2002.

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