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Vandien Family History

Vandien 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: Vangen, Landin, Sanden, Vannier, Vaden, Landen, Sandin, Vandiver

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Where is the Vandien family from?

You can see how Vandien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vandien families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vandien's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vandien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandien 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 Vandien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandien. 45% of Vandien 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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

What Vandien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandien 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Vandien. 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 101 military records available for the last name Vandien. For the veterans among your Vandien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandien lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vandien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vandien in 1960 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vandien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandien 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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