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Vanduyn Family History

Vanduyn 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 Duyn, Landuyt, Van Ryn, Van Duyne, Gandy, Vangen, Verdun, Landin

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Where is the Vanduyn family from?

You can see how Vanduyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanduyn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanduyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Vanduyn families living in New Jersey. This was about 65% of all the recorded Vanduyn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanduyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanduyn 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 Vanduyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanduyn. 35% of Vanduyn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanduyn women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vanduyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanduyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanduyn 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Vanduyn. 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 377 military records available for the last name Vanduyn. For the veterans among your Vanduyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanduyn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vanduyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanduyn in 1961 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanduyn 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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