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Vander Laan Family History

Vander Laan 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: Vanderlaan, Vanderwaal, Vanderaa, Vanderzwaag, Vanderplaats

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Where is the Vander Laan family from?

You can see how Vander Laan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vander Laan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vander Laan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vander Laan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vander Laan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vander Laan 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 Vander Laan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vander Laan. 100% of Vander Laan men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Vander Laan women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vander Laan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Vander Laan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Laan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Vander Laan. 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 135 military records available for the last name Vander Laan. For the veterans among your Vander Laan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vander Laan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vander Laan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vander Laan in 1966 was 59, and 18 in 2003.

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