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Vradenburg Family History

Vradenburg Surname Meaning

Altered form of Vredenburg.

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


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Where is the Vradenburg family from?

You can see how Vradenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vradenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vradenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Vradenburg families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vradenburg's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Vradenburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vradenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vradenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vradenburg. 24% of Vradenburg men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Vradenburg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vradenburg were Truck Driver and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Well Driller
    16%
  • Executive
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Practical Nurse
    50%

What Vradenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vradenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vradenburg 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vradenburg. 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 489 military records available for the last name Vradenburg. For the veterans among your Vradenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vradenburg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Vradenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vradenburg in 1950 was 36, and 77 in 2003.

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