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Vanderkar Family History

Vanderkar 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: Vanderkamp, Vanderaa, Vanderwal, Vanderhart, Vanderark, Vandecar

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Where is the Vanderkar family from?

You can see how Vanderkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderkar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderkar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vanderkar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderkar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderkar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderkar 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 Vanderkar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Antique Dealer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanderkar. 100% of Vanderkar men worked as an Antique Dealer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Antique Dealer
    100%

What Vanderkar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Vanderkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderkar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vanderkar. 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 58 military records available for the last name Vanderkar. For the veterans among your Vanderkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderkar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vanderkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanderkar in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderkar 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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