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Vandervolgen Family History

Vandervolgen 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: Vandermolen, Vandervelden, Vandervelde, Vanderveen, Vandervliet

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Where is the Vandervolgen family from?

You can see how Vandervolgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandervolgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandervolgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vandervolgen families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Vandervolgen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vandervolgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Vandervolgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandervolgen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vandervolgen. 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 Vandervolgen. For the veterans among your Vandervolgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandervolgen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Vandervolgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vandervolgen in 1970 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandervolgen 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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