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Vandre Family History

Vandre Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vandrey itself a variant of Fandrey. French: unexplained. It originates from Drôme in southeastern France.

French (Vandré): habitational name for someone from Vandré (Charente-Maritime) in southwestern France.

The surname Vandré is no longer found in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vandre family from?

You can see how Vandre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vandre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vandre family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandre's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vandre families in 1891.
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What did your Vandre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandre. 34% of Vandre 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
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandre 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Vandre. 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 265 military records available for the last name Vandre. For the veterans among your Vandre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandre lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vandre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vandre in 1961 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandre 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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