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Vadder Family History

Vadder 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: Hadder, Valder, Vader, Radder, Vedder, Badder, Vander, Mander, Kader

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Where is the Vadder family from?

You can see how Vadder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vadder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vadder family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Vadder's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vadder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadder 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 Vadder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vadder. 60% of Vadder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Vadder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadder 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Vadder. 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 76 military records available for the last name Vadder. For the veterans among your Vadder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Vadder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vadder in 1968 was 79, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vadder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadder 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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