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Vandeman Name Meaning

Americanized form (also Van Deman) of an unidentified Dutch habitational name possibly Van Diemen from Diemen in North Holland or Van Demen from Demen a place in North Brabant.

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


Similar surnames: Vanneman, Van Eman, Venneman, Tangeman, Vanderaa, Vardeman, Veeneman

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Where is the Vandeman family from?

You can see how Vandeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Vandeman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandeman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Vandeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandeman. 34% of Vandeman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandeman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Vandeman. 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 356 military records available for the last name Vandeman. For the veterans among your Vandeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandeman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vandeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vandeman in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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