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Vanderslice Family History

Vanderslice Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Vandersluis .

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


Similar surnames: Vanderhyde, Vandervliet, Vandersluis, Vanderheide, Vandersloot

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Where is the Vanderslice family from?

You can see how Vanderslice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderslice family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderslice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 29 Vanderslice families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Vanderslice's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanderslice families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderslice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderslice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderslice. 24% of Vanderslice men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Vanderslice women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderslice were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vanderslice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderslice 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Vanderslice. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vanderslice. For the veterans among your Vanderslice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderslice lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderslice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanderslice in 1948 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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