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Vandesan Family History

Vandesan 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: Vandeman, Ganesan, Vanderaa, Vanneman, Vardeman, Van Eman, Vandecar

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Where is the Vandesan family from?

You can see how Vandesan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandesan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vandesan families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Vandesan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vandesan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Vandesan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandesan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vandesan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vandesan. For the veterans among your Vandesan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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