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Vanderbrink Family History

Vanderbrink 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: Vandenbrink, Vanderbrook, Vandenbroek, Vanderbeek, Unterbrink

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Where is the Vanderbrink family from?

You can see how Vanderbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderbrink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanderbrink family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderbrink's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vanderbrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbrink 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 Vanderbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderbrink. 100% of Vanderbrink men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Vanderbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Vanderbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbrink 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbrink. 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 51 military records available for the last name Vanderbrink. For the veterans among your Vanderbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbrink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vanderbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanderbrink in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderbrink 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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