Vanderbeek Family History

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Vanderbeek Name Meaning

Dutch and Belgian (Van der Beek): habitational name for someone from any of various places in Belgium and the Netherlands named Terbeek, Beek, or (Ter) Beke, from beke ‘stream’, ‘creek’, or a topographic name from this word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vandermeer, Vanderveen, Vanderveer, Vanderpoel, Vandeveer

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Vanderbeek Family Origin

Where is the Vanderbeek family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Vanderbeek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbeek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderbeek families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vanderbeek families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanderbeek's in the USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanderbeek families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbeek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Vanderbeek Family Occupations

    What did your Vanderbeek ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Vanderbeek occupation in the USA was Farmer. 30% of Vanderbeek's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Vanderbeek family was Laborer. Farmer, Carpenter and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Vanderbeek.

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    • Farmer

      30%

    • Carpenter

      11%

    • Farm Laborer

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

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

    Vanderbeek Historical Records

    What Vanderbeek family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanderbeek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbeek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Vanderbeek

    Passenger List

    There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbeek. 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 Card

    There are 428 military records available for the last name Vanderbeek. For the veterans among your Vanderbeek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Vanderbeek Life Expectancy

    What is the average Vanderbeek lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderbeek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vanderbeek in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanderbeek

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderbeek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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