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Vanderwilt Family History

Vanderwilt Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Wilt): topographic name from a shortened form of Middle Dutch wildert ‘wilderness uncultivated land’.

It can also refer to a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.

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


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Where is the Vanderwilt family from?

You can see how Vanderwilt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwilt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwilt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Vanderwilt families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vanderwilt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanderwilt families in 1880.
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What did your Vanderwilt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderwilt. 72% of Vanderwilt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Consulting Geologist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderwilt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwilt 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwilt. 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 109 military records available for the last name Vanderwilt. For the veterans among your Vanderwilt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwilt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderwilt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanderwilt in 1944 was 32, and 92 in 2003.

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