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Vanderwood Family History

Vanderwood Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van der Woude; see Vanderwoude.

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


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Where is the Vanderwood family from?

You can see how Vanderwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderwood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Vanderwood families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Vanderwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanderwood families in 1891.
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What did your Vanderwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderwood. 29% of Vanderwood men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Vanderwood women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderwood were Carpenter and Practical Nurse.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Practical Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanderwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwood 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwood. 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 226 military records available for the last name Vanderwood. For the veterans among your Vanderwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwood lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanderwood in 1958 was 35, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwood 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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