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Vanderwest Family History

Vanderwest 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: Vandervest, Vanderwerf, Vanderwilt, Vanderleest, Vanderiet

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Where is the Vanderwest family from?

You can see how Vanderwest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Vanderwest families living in Michigan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vanderwest's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderwest families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Vanderwest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwest 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwest. 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 157 military records available for the last name Vanderwest. For the veterans among your Vanderwest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwest lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vanderwest in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwest 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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