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Vanderwegen Family History

Vanderwegen 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: Vanderwielen, Vanderveen, Vanderwerf, Vanderheyden, Vanderweele

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Where is the Vanderwegen family from?

You can see how Vanderwegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwegen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanderwegen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderwegen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanderwegen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Vanderwegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwegen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwegen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Vanderwegen. For the veterans among your Vanderwegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwegen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1995, in the United States, Vanderwegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vanderwegen in 1956 was 38, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwegen 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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