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Vandal Name Meaning

Flemish (also Van Dal) and Dutch (Van Dal): variant of Dutch Van Dale . This surname is also found in northern France. Americanized form of Dutch (and possibly also of German) Wendel .

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


Similar surnames: Vandall, Wandel, Randal, Van Dam, Sandal, Van Dale, Landa, Rindal

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Where is the Vandal family from?

You can see how Vandal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 303 Vandal families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Vandal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vandal families in 1911.
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What did your Vandal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vandal. 22% of Vandal men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Vandal women worked as a Couturire. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Vandal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandal 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Vandal. 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 886 military records available for the last name Vandal. For the veterans among your Vandal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vandal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vandal in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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