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Vanbrunt Family History

Vanbrunt 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: Van Brunt, Van Ryn, Van Dunk, Van Zant, Van Sant, Brunt, Vincent

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Where is the Vanbrunt family from?

You can see how Vanbrunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbrunt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbrunt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 43 Vanbrunt families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Vanbrunt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanbrunt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbrunt 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 Vanbrunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanbrunt. 24% of Vanbrunt men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Vanbrunt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanbrunt were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

What Vanbrunt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vanbrunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbrunt 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Vanbrunt. 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 926 military records available for the last name Vanbrunt. For the veterans among your Vanbrunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbrunt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbrunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanbrunt in 1955 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanbrunt 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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