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Vandersen Family History

Vandersen 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: Andersen, Vanderven, Anderson, Van Essen, Vandersteen, Vanderveen

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Where is the Vandersen family from?

You can see how Vandersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandersen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Vandersen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandersen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vandersen families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Vandersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandersen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vandersen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Vandersen. For the veterans among your Vandersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandersen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandersen 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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