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Vandemar Family History

Vandemar 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: Vandemark, Vandeman, Vandecar, Bandemer, Vanderaa, Vanneman, Waldemar

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Where is the Vandemar family from?

You can see how Vandemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandemar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vandemar family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vandemar's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Vandemar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Vandemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandemar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vandemar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vandemar. For the veterans among your Vandemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandemar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Vandemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vandemar in 1964 was 66, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandemar 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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