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Vandyck Family History

Vandyck 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 Dyck, Van Eck, Landeck, Van Dyk, Van Wyck, Gandy, Haddock

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Where is the Vandyck family from?

You can see how Vandyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandyck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandyck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vandyck families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vandyck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vandyck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandyck 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 Vandyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vandyck. 100% of Vandyck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vandyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vandyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandyck 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Vandyck. 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 352 military records available for the last name Vandyck. For the veterans among your Vandyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandyck lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vandyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vandyck in 1949 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vandyck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandyck 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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