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Vandenbos Family History

Vandenbos Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Vandenbosch.

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


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Where is the Vandenbos family from?

You can see how Vandenbos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenbos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandenbos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vandenbos family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandenbos's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vandenbos families in 1891.
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What did your Vandenbos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Officer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandenbos. 54% of Vandenbos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandenbos women worked as an Officer.

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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
    54%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farm Work
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Officer
    100%

What Vandenbos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Vandenbos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandenbos 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Vandenbos. 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 272 military records available for the last name Vandenbos. For the veterans among your Vandenbos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandenbos lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vandenbos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vandenbos in 1947 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandenbos 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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