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Vanderbeck Family History

Vanderbeck Surname Meaning

Flemish and Walloon: variant of Flemish Vanderbeek. Americanized form of Dutch Van der Beek (see Vanderbeek).

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


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Where is the Vanderbeck family from?

You can see how Vanderbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Vanderbeck families living in New Jersey. This was about 61% of all the recorded Vanderbeck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanderbeck families in 1840.
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What did your Vanderbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderbeck. 15% of Vanderbeck men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Vanderbeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderbeck were Mechanic and Nurse.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vanderbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbeck 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanderbeck. For the veterans among your Vanderbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vanderbeck in 1954 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderbeck 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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