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Vanders Family History

Vanders 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: Anders, Sanders, Manders, Zanders, Vander, Landers, Xanders, Mander

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Where is the Vanders family from?

You can see how Vanders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vanders families living in Surrey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vanders's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Vanders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanders 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 Vanders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanders. 30% of Vanders men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanders women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vanders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Vanders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanders 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Vanders. 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 96 military records available for the last name Vanders. For the veterans among your Vanders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanders lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vanders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanders in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanders 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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