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Vandermaelen Family History

Vandermaelen 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: Vanderwielen, Vandermeulen, Vandermolen, Vanderweele, Vandersteen

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Where is the Vandermaelen family from?

You can see how Vandermaelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandermaelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vandermaelen family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandermaelen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Vandermaelen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Vandermaelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandermaelen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vandermaelen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Vandermaelen. For the veterans among your Vandermaelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandermaelen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vandermaelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vandermaelen in 1966 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandermaelen 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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