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Vandivers Family History

Vandivers 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: Vandiver, Vandever, Vandivier, Vandivort, Vandeveer, Vannier

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Where is the Vandivers family from?

You can see how Vandivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandivers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandivers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vandivers family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandivers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vandivers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandivers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Vandivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandivers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vandivers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vandivers. For the veterans among your Vandivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandivers lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Vandivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vandivers in 1985 was 55, and 40 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandivers 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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