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Vandyke Name Meaning

anglicized form of Dutch Van Dijk .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Van Dyke, Van Dyne, Vandine, Vandre, Van Dyken, Van Dyk, Handke

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Where is the Vandyke family from?

You can see how Vandyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Vandyke families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Vandyke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vandyke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vandyke. 39% of Vandyke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandyke women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Boat Builder
    16%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Vandyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandyke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vandyke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Vandyke. For the veterans among your Vandyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandyke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Vandyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vandyke in 1943 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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