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Vanbibber Family History

Vanbibber 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: Van Bibber, Van Bebber, Vannier, Vandiver, Vasbinder, Vanier

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Where is the Vanbibber family from?

You can see how Vanbibber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbibber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbibber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Vanbibber families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vanbibber's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vanbibber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbibber 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 Vanbibber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanbibber. 24% of Vanbibber men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Vanbibber women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanbibber were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Vanbibber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanbibber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbibber 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Vanbibber. 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 400 military records available for the last name Vanbibber. For the veterans among your Vanbibber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbibber lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbibber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanbibber in 1957 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanbibber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanbibber 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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