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Vandevander Family History

Vandevander Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Deventer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Vandevander family from?

You can see how Vandevander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandevander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandevander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Vandevander families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandevander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vandevander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandevander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vandevander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandevander. 47% of Vandevander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandevander women worked as a House Work.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Timber Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Vandevander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandevander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandevander 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vandevander. 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 276 military records available for the last name Vandevander. For the veterans among your Vandevander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandevander lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Vandevander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vandevander in 1950 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandevander 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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