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Vanvreede Family History

Vanvreede 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: Valverde, Van Treese, Banerjee, Manfredo, Manfred, Vanderweele

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Where is the Vanvreede family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvreede 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 Vanvreede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanvreede. 60% of Vanvreede 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Vanvreede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Vanvreede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvreede 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanvreede. 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 Vanvreede. For the veterans among your Vanvreede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvreede lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvreede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanvreede in 1970 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvreede 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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