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Vendal Family History

Vendal 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: Vandal, Vinal, Rendahl, Kendall, Wendel, Veal, Sandal, Handal, Benda

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Where is the Vendal family from?

You can see how Vendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vendal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vendal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Vendal families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Vendal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vendal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendal 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 Vendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur and Stationer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vendal. 46% of Vendal men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur and 50% of Vendal women worked as a Stationer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vendal were Chamelier and Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    46%
  • Journalier
    37%
  • Chamelier
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stationer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Vendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Vendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendal 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vendal. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vendal. For the veterans among your Vendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Vendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vendal in 1974 was 49, and 29 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vendal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vendal 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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