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Vanderhaak Family History

Vanderhaak 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: Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderaa, Vanderhart, Vanderark, Vandermark

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Where is the Vanderhaak family from?

You can see how Vanderhaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderhaak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanderhaak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderhaak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanderhaak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderhaak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanderhaak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Vanderhaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderhaak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vanderhaak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vanderhaak. For the veterans among your Vanderhaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderhaak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Vanderhaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vanderhaak in 1968 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderhaak 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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