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Vordenberg Family History

Vordenberg 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: Norenberg, Rodenberg, Vandenberg, Goldenberg, Lowenberg, Hardenbergh

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Where is the Vordenberg family from?

You can see how Vordenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vordenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vordenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vordenberg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vordenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vordenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vordenberg 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 Vordenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Works For and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vordenberg. 50% of Vordenberg men worked as a Works For and 100% of Vordenberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Works For
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Vordenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Vordenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vordenberg 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vordenberg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vordenberg. For the veterans among your Vordenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vordenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Vordenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vordenberg in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vordenberg 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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