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Vander Wal Family History

Vander Wal 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: Vanderwal, Vanderwaal, Vanderwall, Vanderlaan, Vanderpol, Vanderwilt

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Where is the Vander Wal family from?

You can see how Vander Wal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vander Wal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vander Wal family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vander Wal's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Vander Wal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vander Wal 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 Vander Wal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vander Wal. 25% of Vander Wal men worked as a Watchman and 100% of Vander Wal women worked as a 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

  • Watchman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vander Wal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Vander Wal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Wal 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Vander Wal. 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 169 military records available for the last name Vander Wal. For the veterans among your Vander Wal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vander Wal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Vander Wal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vander Wal in 1980 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vander Wal 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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