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Vandamme Family History

Vandamme Surname Meaning

Belgian: variant, under French influence, of Van Dam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Vandamme family from?

You can see how Vandamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandamme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vandamme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vandamme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandamme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vandamme families in 1891.
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What did your Vandamme ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vandamme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandamme 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Vandamme. 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 653 military records available for the last name Vandamme. For the veterans among your Vandamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandamme lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vandamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vandamme in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vandamme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandamme 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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