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Vanderlin Family History

Vanderlin 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: Sanderlin, Vanderlip, Vanderlaan, Sandelin, Vanderlinde, Vanderven

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Where is the Vanderlin family from?

You can see how Vanderlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Vanderlin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanderlin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanderlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanderlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderlin. 100% of Vanderlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanderlin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Vanderlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderlin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Vanderlin. 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 234 military records available for the last name Vanderlin. For the veterans among your Vanderlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanderlin in 1961 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanderlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderlin 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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