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Vanderbos Family History

Vanderbos 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: Vandenbos, Vanderbush, Vanderpol, Landeros, Vanderbosch, Anderson

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Where is the Vanderbos family from?

You can see how Vanderbos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderbos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vanderbos families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vanderbos's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderbos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Vanderbos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbos 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbos. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vanderbos. For the veterans among your Vanderbos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderbos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanderbos in 1963 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderbos 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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