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Vandeputte Family History

Vandeputte Surname Meaning

Flemish (also Van de Putte) and Dutch (Van de Putte) are habitational names for individuals hailing from any of the various locations named (Ten) Putte in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The name originates from the Middle Dutch word putte, which means 'well' or 'pit'.

This designation can also serve as a topographic name for someone residing next to a pit or a well.

Such names often reflect the geographical features of the areas from which they come.

In this case, the associations reflect significant aspects of life in historical communities, emphasizing the importance of water sources.

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


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Where is the Vandeputte family from?

You can see how Vandeputte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandeputte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vandeputte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vandeputte families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandeputte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vandeputte families in 1891.
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What did your Vandeputte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oil Field Work and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandeputte. 34% of Vandeputte men worked as an Oil Field Work and 50% of Vandeputte women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandeputte were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Oil Field Work
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Vandeputte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandeputte 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Vandeputte. 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 150 military records available for the last name Vandeputte. For the veterans among your Vandeputte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandeputte lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vandeputte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vandeputte in 1961 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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