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Vanderveld Family History

Vanderveld 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: Vandervelde, Vanderveer, Vanderveen, Vandervest, Manderfeld

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Where is the Vanderveld family from?

You can see how Vanderveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderveld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderveld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vanderveld families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Vanderveld's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vanderveld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderveld 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 Vanderveld ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanderveld. 100% of Vanderveld men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vanderveld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Vanderveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderveld 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vanderveld. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vanderveld. For the veterans among your Vanderveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderveld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanderveld in 1962 was 87, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanderveld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderveld 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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