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Vordenbaum Family History

Vordenbaum 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: Greenbaum, Lindenbaum, Rosenbaum, Holderbaum, Birenbaum, Berenbaum

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Where is the Vordenbaum family from?

You can see how Vordenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vordenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Vordenbaum families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vordenbaum's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vordenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vordenbaum 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 Vordenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vordenbaum. 34% of Vordenbaum men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vordenbaum women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vordenbaum were Bookkeeper and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Vordenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Vordenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vordenbaum 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vordenbaum. 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 108 military records available for the last name Vordenbaum. For the veterans among your Vordenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vordenbaum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vordenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vordenbaum in 1955 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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