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Vanderlek Family History

Vanderlek 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: Vanderbeek, Vanderzee, Anderle, Vanderlip, Vandermey, Vanderiet

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Where is the Vanderlek family from?

You can see how Vanderlek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderlek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vanderlek families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vanderlek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderlek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderlek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderlek 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 36 census records available for the last name Vanderlek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderlek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanderlek. 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 Vanderlek. For the veterans among your Vanderlek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderlek lifespan?

Average Vanderlek life expectancy in 1972 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderlek 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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