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Vandervelde Family History

Vandervelde Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Velde) and Flemish (also Van der Velde) are topographic names that refer to individuals who lived near a veld.

The term veld translates to ‘pasture,’ ‘open country,’ or ‘farm-land.’

This indicates a connection to rural or agricultural settings.

Alternatively, it can also serve as a habitational name for people originating from a location named with this word.

Thus, the name reflects geographic and environmental associations typical of Dutch and Flemish naming conventions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Vandervelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandervelde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandervelde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Vandervelde families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandervelde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vandervelde families in 1891.
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What did your Vandervelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vandervelde. 100% of Vandervelde men worked as a Master Tailor and 67% of Vandervelde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vandervelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandervelde 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Vandervelde. 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 246 military records available for the last name Vandervelde. For the veterans among your Vandervelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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