The Vanbergen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. 135 0 obj <>stream This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Bergen research. Van Bergen genealogy and family history facts. The Van Bergen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. You can see how Van Bergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. In 1880 there were 89 Van Bergen families living in New York. Anderson House in DeKalb, Illinois, the Max and Cecile Przyborski Residence in North Chicago, Illinois and the C. Percy Skillin Residence in Wilmette, Illinois. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 26, 1947 - This further influenced the young Van Bergen. During high school Van Bergen produced his earliest known drawing, a map of the high school district commissioned by the district superintendent. [11] In his hometown of Oak Park Van Bergen designed the Charles Flitcraft House in 1914 and then in 1923 he designed a unique, underground garage addition for the home. Willem was a tall, thin young man with black eyes and hair. In 1909 he went to work for Frank Lloyd Wright at his studio in Oak Park. Van Bergen is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from/of Bergen". The original garage has since been replaced. Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in your family tree, This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Bergen's in the USA. 0000004589 00000 n His look was completed by a bowler hat, pocket watch, and rings. At Wright's studio he did working drawings for and supervised the Robie House and the Mrs. Thomas Gale House. [11], The renowned Prairie style, “Fireproof House for $5,000”, was a design developed by Frank Lloyd Wright and later adapted by Van Bergen in his practice. The ancient German region of the Rhineland, gave birth to the family name of Van Bergen. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Bergen's in the USA. Enlarged sections of the overmantel are reproduced on the following pages. 0000165448 00000 n The name was derived from the German word "burc," which means a "fortified town." Unfortunately, there are no events for Judy (Groves) Van Bergen at this time. %%EOF Simply start with a family member and we'll do the searching for you. At the time the Van Bergen family resided in a home on Euclid Avenue in Oak Park, a building that no longer exists. <]>> 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). Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. A few of his homes are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. The driveway retaining wall is made of the original rough-cut and stratified limestone, a style Van Bergen used in many houses after the 1920s. [4] After high school Van Bergen spent time in Hollywood, California. John Van Bergen began his career as an apprentice draftsman working with Walter Burley Griffin in 1907. 0000002481 00000 n Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status. A death notice completed by the family and of which all the information is confirmed and correct. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Willem was a young man who grew up in high … [15], Prairie style homes designed by Van Bergen are often considered "excellent" or "outstanding" examples of the style and some of them have been declared local landmarks. 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. 0000000016 00000 n [8] Van Bergen's first design commission was for the Elizabeth Manson House in Oak Park. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. John S. Van Bergen was born October 2, 1885, to William and Ella Van Bergen, one of four children. %PDF-1.6 %���� [1][2] 0000002839 00000 n Among the most common forms of surname found in the Rhineland are those that are derived from nicknames. John S. Van Bergen was born October 2, 1885, to William and Ella Van Bergen, one of four children. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Bergen research. 101 0 obj <> endobj Van Bergen started his architectural career as an apprentice draftsman in 1907. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Bergen. New York had the highest population of Vanbergen families in 1840. Notable people with the surname include: Adriaen van Bergen (fl. The most Van Bergen families were found in the USA in 1880.