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Vedder Family History

Vedder Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: relationship name from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch vedder ‘(paternal) uncle cousin’ which was also used more generally to denote any male relative.

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


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Where is the Vedder family from?

You can see how Vedder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vedder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Vedder families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Vedder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vedder families in 1891.
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What did your Vedder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Artist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vedder. 100% of Vedder women worked as an Artist.

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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

  • Artist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Vedder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vedder. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vedder. For the veterans among your Vedder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedder lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vedder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vedder in 1949 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedder 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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