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Vanbenthusen Family History

Vanbenthusen 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 Benthuysen, Vandenhouten, Van Benschoten, Van Essen, Van Dusen

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Where is the Vanbenthusen family from?

You can see how Vanbenthusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbenthusen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbenthusen families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Vanbenthusen families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vanbenthusen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanbenthusen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbenthusen 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 Vanbenthusen ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Vanbenthusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbenthusen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanbenthusen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Vanbenthusen. For the veterans among your Vanbenthusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbenthusen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vanbenthusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanbenthusen in 1967 was 71, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanbenthusen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanbenthusen 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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