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Valkenberg Family History

Valkenberg Surname 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: Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Kaldenberg, Wallenberg, Vandenberg

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Where is the Valkenberg family from?

You can see how Valkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valkenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Valkenberg families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Valkenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valkenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valkenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valkenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valkenberg. 41% of Valkenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valkenberg women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Valkenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Valkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkenberg 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Valkenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 295 military records available for the last name Valkenberg. For the veterans among your Valkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valkenberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Valkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Valkenberg in 1971 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valkenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valkenberg 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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