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Vandermotten Family History

Vandermotten 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: Vandermolen, Vandersteen, Vandenhouten, Vandermeulen, Vanderwoude

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Where is the Vandermotten family from?

You can see how Vandermotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandermotten family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Vandermotten families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Vandermotten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandermotten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vandermotten families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandermotten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Vandermotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandermotten 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vandermotten. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vandermotten. For the veterans among your Vandermotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandermotten lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Vandermotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vandermotten in 1994 was 65, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandermotten 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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