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Vandemaele Family History

Vandemaele 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: Vandewiele, Vandewalle, Vanderweele, Vandervelde, Vandemark

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Where is the Vandemaele family from?

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What did your Vandemaele ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Vandemaele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Vandemaele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandemaele 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vandemaele. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vandemaele. For the veterans among your Vandemaele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandemaele lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Vandemaele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vandemaele in 1965 was 55, and 89 in 2001.

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