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Vanderwarker Family History

Vanderwarker Surname Meaning

Variant of Vanderwalker a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Vanderwarker family from?

You can see how Vanderwarker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwarker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderwarker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vanderwarker families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vanderwarker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderwarker families in 1840.
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What did your Vanderwarker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderwarker. 58% of Vanderwarker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanderwarker women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Manager
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Vanderwarker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderwarker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwarker 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwarker. 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 179 military records available for the last name Vanderwarker. For the veterans among your Vanderwarker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwarker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwarker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanderwarker in 1964 was 41, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwarker 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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