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Vranken Family History

Vranken 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: Franken, Bracken, Vangen, Branden, Franzen, Brunken, Rankin, Pranke

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Where is the Vranken family from?

You can see how Vranken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vranken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vranken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vranken families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vranken's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vranken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vranken 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 Vranken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vranken. 34% of Vranken men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Vranken women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Photographer
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Vranken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vranken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vranken 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Vranken. 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 530 military records available for the last name Vranken. For the veterans among your Vranken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vranken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vranken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vranken in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vranken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vranken 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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