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Vandewalker Family History

Vandewalker Surname Meaning

Variant of Vanderwalker a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Vandewalker family from?

You can see how Vandewalker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandewalker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandewalker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vandewalker families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandewalker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vandewalker families in 1840.
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What did your Vandewalker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandewalker. 34% of Vandewalker men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

What Vandewalker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vandewalker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandewalker 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vandewalker. 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 379 military records available for the last name Vandewalker. For the veterans among your Vandewalker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandewalker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vandewalker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vandewalker in 1957 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandewalker 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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