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Vandette Family History

Vandette 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: Vandeputte, Vallette, Audette, Van Etten, Vendetti, Gaudette, Vannett

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Where is the Vandette family from?

You can see how Vandette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 89 Vandette families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vandette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vandette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandette 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 Vandette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vandette. 39% of Vandette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vandette women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandette were Cultivateur and Dressmaker.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Cult
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Vandette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vandette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandette 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Vandette. 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 173 military records available for the last name Vandette. For the veterans among your Vandette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vandette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vandette in 1955 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandette 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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