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Vanklinken Family History

Vanklinken 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: Van Kuiken, Van Lenten, Van Lanen, Van Langen, Van Ginkel, Makinen

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Where is the Vanklinken family from?

You can see how Vanklinken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanklinken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanklinken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanklinken families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanklinken's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanklinken families in 1880.
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What did your Vanklinken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanklinken. 100% of Vanklinken 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 Vanklinken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Vanklinken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanklinken 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vanklinken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vanklinken. For the veterans among your Vanklinken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanklinken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Vanklinken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vanklinken in 1961 was 67, and 94 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanklinken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanklinken 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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