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Vanburgh Family History

Vanburgh 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: Vosburgh, Walburg, Hanbury, Banbury, Van Buren, Hamburg, Roxburgh

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Where is the Vanburgh family from?

You can see how Vanburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vanburgh family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanburgh's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanburgh 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 Vanburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanburgh. 100% of Vanburgh men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Vanburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Vanburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanburgh 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vanburgh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vanburgh. For the veterans among your Vanburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanburgh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Vanburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanburgh in 1966 was 76, and 55 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanburgh 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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