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Vanderpoel Name Meaning

Dutch (Van der Poel): topographic name for someone who lived near a muddy pool Middle Dutch poele or a habitational name for someone from any of the many places in the Netherlands named with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Vanderpol, Vanderveer, Vandermeer, Vanderploeg, Vanderbeek

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Where is the Vanderpoel family from?

You can see how Vanderpoel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderpoel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderpoel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 14 Vanderpoel families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vanderpoel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderpoel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderpoel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderpoel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderpoel. 32% of Vanderpoel men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Vanderpoel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderpoel were Salesman and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderpoel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderpoel 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Vanderpoel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 435 military records available for the last name Vanderpoel. For the veterans among your Vanderpoel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderpoel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderpoel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vanderpoel in 1952 was 30, and 85 in 2004.

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