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Vanderman Family History

Vanderman 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: Vandeman, Anderman, Landerman, Vandermay, Angerman, Vanderlaan

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Where is the Vanderman family from?

You can see how Vanderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Vanderman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderman 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 Vanderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderman. 33% of Vanderman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vanderman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderman were Foreman and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Vanderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderman 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Vanderman. 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 206 military records available for the last name Vanderman. For the veterans among your Vanderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vanderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vanderman in 1966 was 88, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderman 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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