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Vandergon Family History

Vandergon 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: Anderson, Vanderpol, Anderton, Sanderson, Randerson, Vanderven

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Where is the Vandergon family from?

You can see how Vandergon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandergon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vandergon families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vandergon's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vandergon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandergon 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 Vandergon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandergon. 100% of Vandergon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vandergon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Vandergon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandergon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vandergon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vandergon. For the veterans among your Vandergon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandergon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Vandergon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vandergon in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandergon 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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