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Vanderstraeten Family History

Vanderstraeten 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: Vandersteen, Verstraete, Van Straten, Vanderstelt, Vanderwielen

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Where is the Vanderstraeten family from?

You can see how Vanderstraeten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderstraeten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanderstraeten families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanderstraeten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanderstraeten families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Vanderstraeten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderstraeten 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Vanderstraeten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vanderstraeten. For the veterans among your Vanderstraeten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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