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Vanderwerff Family History

Vanderwerff Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Werff): variant of Vanderwerf.

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


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Where is the Vanderwerff family from?

You can see how Vanderwerff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwerff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwerff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vanderwerff families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vanderwerff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanderwerff families in 1891.
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What did your Vanderwerff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanderwerff. 100% of Vanderwerff 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vanderwerff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Vanderwerff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwerff 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwerff. 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 141 military records available for the last name Vanderwerff. For the veterans among your Vanderwerff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwerff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwerff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vanderwerff in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwerff 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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