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Vanderbelt Family History

Vanderbelt 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: Vanderbilt, Vanderstelt, Vanderbeek, Vanderwilt, Vanderberg

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Where is the Vanderbelt family from?

You can see how Vanderbelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderbelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Vanderbelt families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Vanderbelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderbelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbelt 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 Vanderbelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderbelt. 37% of Vanderbelt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vanderbelt women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderbelt were Lawyer and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Lawyer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Vanderbelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanderbelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbelt 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbelt. 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 158 military records available for the last name Vanderbelt. For the veterans among your Vanderbelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbelt lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Vanderbelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vanderbelt in 1983 was 81, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderbelt 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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