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Vanduser Family History

Vanduser 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: Van Duser, Van Dusen, Vandiver, Danuser, Vandever, Vander, Van Duzer

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Where is the Vanduser family from?

You can see how Vanduser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanduser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanduser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 22 Vanduser families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Vanduser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanduser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanduser 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 Vanduser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanduser. 45% of Vanduser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vanduser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanduser were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Vanduser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanduser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanduser 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Vanduser. 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 193 military records available for the last name Vanduser. For the veterans among your Vanduser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanduser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vanduser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanduser in 1959 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanduser 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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