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Vandivier Family History

Vandivier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Vandeveer.

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


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Where is the Vandivier family from?

You can see how Vandivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandivier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandivier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vandivier families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vandivier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vandivier families in 1840.
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What did your Vandivier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandivier. 40% of Vandivier men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Vandivier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandivier were Contractor and Proprietor.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Contractor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Vandivier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vandivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandivier 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Vandivier. 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 528 military records available for the last name Vandivier. For the veterans among your Vandivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandivier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vandivier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vandivier in 1962 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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