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Vandan Family History

Vandan 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: Vandal, Landa, Vadas, Banda, Madan, Vajda, Mannan, Mangan, Kanda

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Where is the Vandan family from?

You can see how Vandan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vandan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vandan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandan 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 Vandan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandan. 67% of Vandan men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Vandan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandan were Farmer and Secretary.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Vandan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Vandan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandan 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Vandan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Vandan. For the veterans among your Vandan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Vandan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vandan in 1978 was 99, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandan 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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