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Vandaver Family History

Vandaver 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: Vandaveer, Vandiver, Vandever, Landaker, Vandeveer, Van Over

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Where is the Vandaver family from?

You can see how Vandaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vandaver families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vandaver's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vandaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vandaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandaver. 100% of Vandaver men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Vandaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Vandaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandaver 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vandaver. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vandaver. For the veterans among your Vandaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandaver lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Vandaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vandaver in 1974 was 60, and 74 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandaver 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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