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Vanderwolk Family History

Vanderwolk 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: Vanderkolk, Vanderpol, Vanderwilt, Vanderwal, Vanderwall, Vanderhoek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwolk 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 57 census records available for the last name Vanderwolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwolk 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwolk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vanderwolk. For the veterans among your Vanderwolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwolk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vanderwolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vanderwolk in 1965 was 66, and 75 in 2002.

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