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Vandwaye Family History

Vandwaye 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: Van Wye, Radway, Gadway, Van Dale, Van Wyk, Vandewalle, Andrade

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Vandwaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandwaye 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 Vandwaye. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Vandwaye. For the veterans among your Vandwaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandwaye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vandwaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Vandwaye in 1965 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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