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Vandorston Family History

Vandorston 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: Anderson, Balderston, Vandersteen, Anderton, Andersson, Sanderson

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Where is the Vandorston family from?

You can see how Vandorston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandorston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandorston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vandorston family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandorston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vandorston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandorston 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 149 census records available for the last name Vandorston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandorston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vandorston. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vandorston. For the veterans among your Vandorston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandorston lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Vandorston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vandorston in 1971 was 83, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandorston 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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