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Vanderbeck Name Meaning

Flemish and Walloon: variant of Flemish Vanderbeek . Americanized form of Dutch Van der Beek (see Vanderbeek ).

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


Similar surnames: Vanderbeek, Vanderberg, Vandermark, Vanderhoek, Vanderven, Vanderveen

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Where is the Vanderbeck family from?

You can see how Vanderbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Vanderbeck families living in New Brunswick. This was about 62% of all the recorded Vanderbeck's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Vanderbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanderbeck. 50% of Vanderbeck 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Surveyor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vanderbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbeck 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanderbeck. For the veterans among your Vanderbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vanderbeck in 1954 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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