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Vinkenberg Family History

Vinkenberg 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: Lindenberg, Vandenberg, Tinklenberg, Ringenberg, Klinkenberg

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Where is the Vinkenberg family from?

You can see how Vinkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinkenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vinkenberg families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinkenberg's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vinkenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinkenberg 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 Vinkenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vinkenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Vinkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinkenberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vinkenberg. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vinkenberg. For the veterans among your Vinkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinkenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Vinkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vinkenberg in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinkenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinkenberg 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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