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Vanden Bos Family History

Vanden Bos 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: Vandenbos, Vandenboom, Vandenbosch, Vandenplas, Vandenbush

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Where is the Vanden Bos family from?

You can see how Vanden Bos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanden Bos family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vanden Bos families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanden Bos's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanden Bos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanden Bos 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 Vanden Bos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanden Bos. 100% of Vanden Bos men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Vanden Bos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanden Bos 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vanden Bos. 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 157 military records available for the last name Vanden Bos. For the veterans among your Vanden Bos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanden Bos lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Vanden Bos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanden Bos in 1989 was 51, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanden Bos 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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