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Vredenburg Family History

Vredenburg Surname Meaning

Dutch and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Vredenburg in Gelderland or in the city of Utrecht (former castle).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vredenburg family from?

You can see how Vredenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vredenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vredenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vredenburg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vredenburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vredenburg families in 1891.
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What did your Vredenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vredenburg. 36% of Vredenburg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vredenburg women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Superintendent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vredenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vredenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vredenburg 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Vredenburg. 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 683 military records available for the last name Vredenburg. For the veterans among your Vredenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vredenburg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vredenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vredenburg in 1961 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vredenburg 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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