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Vanderswag Family History

Vanderswag 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: Vanderwal, Vanderzwaag, Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderaa, Vanderberg

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Where is the Vanderswag family from?

You can see how Vanderswag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderswag family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanderswag families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderswag's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderswag families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Vanderswag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderswag 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanderswag. 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 101 military records available for the last name Vanderswag. For the veterans among your Vanderswag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderswag lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Vanderswag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanderswag in 1978 was 75, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderswag 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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