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Vandehey Family History

Vandehey Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van de Hey): variant of Vanderheyden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vandehey family from?

You can see how Vandehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandehey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandehey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Vandehey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 97% of all the recorded Vandehey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vandehey families in 1880.
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What did your Vandehey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandehey. 37% of Vandehey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vandehey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandehey were Farm Helper and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Vandehey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandehey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Vandehey. 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 227 military records available for the last name Vandehey. For the veterans among your Vandehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandehey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vandehey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vandehey in 1947 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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