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Vandis Family History

Vandis 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: Landis, Andis, Bandi, Vadas, Danis, Valdes, Annis, Manis, Valois

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Where is the Vandis family from?

You can see how Vandis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vandis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vandis families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Vandis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vandis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandis 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 Vandis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandis. 100% of Vandis men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vandis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Vandis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandis 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Vandis. 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 39 military records available for the last name Vandis. For the veterans among your Vandis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Vandis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vandis in 1971 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vandis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandis 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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