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Vanderbrook Family History

Vanderbrook Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Vandenbroek.

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


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Where is the Vanderbrook family from?

You can see how Vanderbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbrook family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vanderbrook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Vanderbrook family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderbrook's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Vanderbrook families in 1861.
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What did your Vanderbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderbrook. 36% of Vanderbrook men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vanderbrook women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderbrook were Printer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Printer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbrook 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbrook. 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 224 military records available for the last name Vanderbrook. For the veterans among your Vanderbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbrook lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanderbrook in 1956 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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