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Vandemark Name Meaning

Dutch (Van de Mark): variant of Vandermark .

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


Similar surnames: Vandermark, Vanderark, Vandecar, Vandermeer, Vandenberg, Vanderaa

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Where is the Vandemark family from?

You can see how Vandemark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandemark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandemark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 67 Vandemark families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Vandemark's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vandemark families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandemark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandemark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandemark. 25% of Vandemark men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Vandemark women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandemark were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vandemark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandemark 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Vandemark. 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 Vandemark. For the veterans among your Vandemark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandemark lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vandemark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vandemark in 1953 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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