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Vahrenberg Family History

Vahrenberg 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: Ehrenberg, Vandenberg, Arenberg, Wehrenberg, Bahrenburg, Falkenberg

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Where is the Vahrenberg family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vahrenberg. 67% of Vahrenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Vahrenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Vahrenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahrenberg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vahrenberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vahrenberg. For the veterans among your Vahrenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahrenberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Vahrenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vahrenberg in 1957 was 49, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vahrenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahrenberg 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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