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Vandiver Family History

Vandiver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Vandeveer.

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


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Where is the Vandiver family from?

You can see how Vandiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandiver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Vandiver families living in Alabama. This was about 16% of all the recorded Vandiver's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Vandiver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandiver 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 Vandiver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandiver. 29% of Vandiver men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Vandiver women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandiver were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Vandiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandiver 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Vandiver. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Vandiver. For the veterans among your Vandiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandiver lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Vandiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vandiver in 1941 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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