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Vanderwall Family History

Vanderwall Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Wall): variant of Vanderwal.

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


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Where is the Vanderwall family from?

You can see how Vanderwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vanderwall families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanderwall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanderwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwall 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 Vanderwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderwall. 29% of Vanderwall men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Vanderwall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderwall were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

What Vanderwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanderwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwall 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwall. 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 760 military records available for the last name Vanderwall. For the veterans among your Vanderwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanderwall in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanderwall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwall 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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