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Vanbuskirk Family History

Vanbuskirk Name 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 Buskirk, Van Kirk, Buskirk, Van Skike, Hanbury, Zaluski

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Where is the Vanbuskirk family from?

You can see how Vanbuskirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbuskirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbuskirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Vanbuskirk families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vanbuskirk's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Vanbuskirk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbuskirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanbuskirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanbuskirk. 43% of Vanbuskirk 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
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What Vanbuskirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Vanbuskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbuskirk 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Vanbuskirk. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vanbuskirk. For the veterans among your Vanbuskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbuskirk lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbuskirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vanbuskirk in 1951 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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