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Vanderbeek Family History

Vanderbeek Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Beek) and Flemish: habitational name for someone from any of various places in the Netherlands and Belgium named Terbeek, Beek, or (Ter) Beke.

It is derived from the word beke, which means ‘stream’ or ‘creek’.

This name may also be a topographic name, referring to an individual's residence near a stream or creek.

These names reflect the geographical features and natural landscape of the regions in which they originated.

Overall, Terbeek, Beek, and (Ter) Beke showcase the significance of waterways in Dutch and Flemish heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vanderbeek family from?

You can see how Vanderbeek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbeek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderbeek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vanderbeek families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanderbeek's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanderbeek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbeek 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 Vanderbeek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderbeek. 50% of Vanderbeek men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Vanderbeek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderbeek were Teacher and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanderbeek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbeek 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbeek. 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 428 military records available for the last name Vanderbeek. For the veterans among your Vanderbeek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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