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Vandeest Family History

Vandeest 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: Van Diest, Vandervest, Van Heest, Van Nest, Valdes, Vandeveer

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Where is the Vandeest family from?

You can see how Vandeest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandeest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Vandeest families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vandeest's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vandeest families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Vandeest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandeest 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Vandeest. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vandeest. For the veterans among your Vandeest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandeest lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vandeest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vandeest in 1963 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandeest 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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