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Vanderhey Family History

Vanderhey 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: Vandermey, Vandehey, Vanderzee, Vanderhoef, Vanderiet, Vandehei

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Where is the Vanderhey family from?

You can see how Vanderhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderhey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vanderhey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderhey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanderhey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderhey 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 96 census records available for the last name Vanderhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderhey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanderhey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vanderhey. For the veterans among your Vanderhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderhey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Vanderhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanderhey in 1978 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderhey 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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