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Vandewouwer Family History

Vandewouwer 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: Vanderwoude, Vandewater, Vandewalker, Vanderwerf, Vandewiele

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Where is the Vandewouwer family from?

You can see how Vandewouwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandewouwer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vandewouwer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandewouwer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vandewouwer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Vandewouwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandewouwer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Vandewouwer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vandewouwer. For the veterans among your Vandewouwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandewouwer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Vandewouwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vandewouwer in 1974 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandewouwer 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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