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Vreeken Family History

Vreeken 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: Breeden, Brekken, Deeken, Rieken, Dreesen, Renken, Creeden, Green

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Where is the Vreeken family from?

You can see how Vreeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vreeken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vreeken family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Vreeken's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Vreeken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vreeken 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 Vreeken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vreeken. 100% of Vreeken men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Vreeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vreeken 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Vreeken. 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 141 military records available for the last name Vreeken. For the veterans among your Vreeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vreeken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vreeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vreeken in 1965 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vreeken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vreeken 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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