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Vanderstay Family History

Vanderstay 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: Vandermay, Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderstelt, Vandersteen, Vanderaa

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Where is the Vanderstay family from?

You can see how Vanderstay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderstay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderstay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vanderstay family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderstay's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vanderstay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderstay 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 186 census records available for the last name Vanderstay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderstay 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Vanderstay. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vanderstay. For the veterans among your Vanderstay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderstay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderstay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanderstay in 1968 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderstay 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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