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Vanderkerk Family History

Vanderkerk 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: Vanderwerf, Vanderbeek, Vanderberg, Vanderkolk, Vanderark, Vandermark

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Where is the Vanderkerk family from?

You can see how Vanderkerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderkerk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanderkerk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderkerk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanderkerk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderkerk 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 19 census records available for the last name Vanderkerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderkerk 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vanderkerk. 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 Vanderkerk. For the veterans among your Vanderkerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderkerk lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Vanderkerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vanderkerk in 1992 was 87, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderkerk 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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