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Valkenburgh Family History

Valkenburgh 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: Vandenburgh, Falkenberg, Vandenburg, Altenburg, Hackenburg

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Where is the Valkenburgh family from?

You can see how Valkenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkenburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Valkenburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Valkenburgh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Valkenburgh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valkenburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valkenburgh 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 Valkenburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valkenburgh. 39% of Valkenburgh men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Valkenburgh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valkenburgh were Buyer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Optometrist
    12%
  • Buyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Valkenburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Valkenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkenburgh 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Valkenburgh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Valkenburgh. For the veterans among your Valkenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valkenburgh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Valkenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Valkenburgh in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valkenburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valkenburgh 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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