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Vanburger Family History

Vanburger 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: Marburger, Hamburger, Burger, Van Buren, Neuburger, Hamberger

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Where is the Vanburger family from?

You can see how Vanburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanburger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vanburger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanburger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanburger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanburger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Vanburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanburger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanburger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vanburger. For the veterans among your Vanburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanburger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vanburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanburger in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanburger 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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