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Vandenbosch Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van den Bosch) and Flemish (also Van den Bosch) are topographic names for individuals who lived near an area of woodland, derived from the Dutch term bos(ch).

Alternatively, it can serve as a habitational name for someone from Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch) or from Oudenbosch, both locations situated in North Brabant.

Additionally, it may refer to individuals from a village in Brabant called den Bosch, located near Malines.

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


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You can see how Vandenbosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenbosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandenbosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vandenbosch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandenbosch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vandenbosch families in 1891.
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What did your Vandenbosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vandenbosch. 100% of Vandenbosch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 634 immigration records available for the last name Vandenbosch. 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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There are 315 military records available for the last name Vandenbosch. For the veterans among your Vandenbosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandenbosch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vandenbosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vandenbosch in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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