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Vanderwaal Name Meaning

Dutch (Van der Waal): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Waal or a topographic name from Middle Dutch wael ‘pool eddy or mudflat behind a dike (resulting from a breach in the dike)’.

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


Similar surnames: Vanderwal, Vanderlaan, Vanderaa, Vanderwerf, Vanderweele, Vandewiele

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Where is the Vanderwaal family from?

You can see how Vanderwaal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwaal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanderwaal families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vanderwaal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderwaal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwaal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderwaal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderwaal. 60% of Vanderwaal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Vanderwaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwaal 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwaal. 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 70 military records available for the last name Vanderwaal. For the veterans among your Vanderwaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwaal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanderwaal in 1961 was 59, and 64 in 2004.

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