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Vegder Family History

Vegder 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: Vegter, Vedder, Veeder, Vender, Helder, Reder, Venner, Verdier

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Where is the Vegder family from?

You can see how Vegder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vegder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vegder family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vegder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vegder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vegder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Vegder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vegder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vegder. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vegder. For the veterans among your Vegder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vegder lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Vegder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vegder in 1977 was 66, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vegder 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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