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Vader Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: from Middle Dutch Middle Low German vader ‘father senior’; in the Middle Ages this was used as a term of address for someone who was senior in rank or age and also to distinguish the father from the son of the same name. This surname is rare in Germany. Altered form of Veeder a surname of Dutch origin.

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


Similar surnames: Vater, Rader, Mader, Ader, Fader, Hader, Valder, Lader, Bader, Kader

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Where is the Vader family from?

You can see how Vader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vader families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vader's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Vader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Dealer Iron mital was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vader. 100% of Vader men worked as a General Dealer Iron mital. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Dealer Iron mital
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vader 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Vader. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vader. For the veterans among your Vader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vader lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vader in 1959 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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