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Vanderford Family History

Vanderford Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and Flemish Vandervoort.

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


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Where is the Vanderford family from?

You can see how Vanderford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vanderford families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderford's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Vanderford families in 1891.
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What did your Vanderford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderford. 36% of Vanderford men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Vanderford women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderford were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Spinner
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vanderford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderford 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Vanderford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanderford. For the veterans among your Vanderford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderford lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vanderford in 1947 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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