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Vandevoort Family History

Vandevoort Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van de Voort): variant of Vandervoort.

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


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Where is the Vandevoort family from?

You can see how Vandevoort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandevoort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandevoort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Vandevoort families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandevoort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vandevoort families in 1840.
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What did your Vandevoort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandevoort. 100% of Vandevoort 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
    100%

What Vandevoort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandevoort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandevoort 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vandevoort. 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 136 military records available for the last name Vandevoort. For the veterans among your Vandevoort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandevoort lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Vandevoort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vandevoort in 1945 was 35, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandevoort 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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