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Vadersen Family History

Vadersen Surname Meaning

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). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Andersen, Pedersen, Vanderven, Anderson, Enderson, Iversen, Van Essen

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Where is the Vadersen family from?

You can see how Vadersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vadersen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vadersen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vadersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Vadersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadersen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vadersen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vadersen. For the veterans among your Vadersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadersen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vadersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vadersen in 1966 was 45, and 49 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadersen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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