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Vandegrift Family History

Vandegrift Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van de Grift): variant of Vandergrift.

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


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Where is the Vandegrift family from?

You can see how Vandegrift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandegrift family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandegrift families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 38 Vandegrift families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Vandegrift's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vandegrift families in 1840.
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What did your Vandegrift ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandegrift. 15% of Vandegrift men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Vandegrift women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandegrift were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Vandegrift family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vandegrift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandegrift 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Vandegrift. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vandegrift. For the veterans among your Vandegrift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandegrift lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vandegrift life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vandegrift in 1944 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandegrift 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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