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Vandevier Family History

Vandevier 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: Vandeveer, Vandever, Vandivier, Vanderveer, Vandaveer, Vandiver

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Where is the Vandevier family from?

You can see how Vandevier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandevier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandevier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Vandevier families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vandevier's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vandevier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandevier 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 Vandevier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandevier. 72% of Vandevier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vandevier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandevier were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Vandevier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandevier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandevier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vandevier. 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 212 military records available for the last name Vandevier. For the veterans among your Vandevier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandevier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vandevier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vandevier in 1963 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandevier 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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