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Vanbreeman Family History

Vanbreeman 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: Vanneman, Vardeman, Vandeman, Van Eman, Angerman, Beeman, Bregman

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Where is the Vanbreeman family from?

You can see how Vanbreeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbreeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanbreeman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanbreeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanbreeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbreeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vanbreeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbreeman 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 Vanbreeman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vanbreeman. For the veterans among your Vanbreeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbreeman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Vanbreeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanbreeman in 1971 was 74, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanbreeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanbreeman 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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