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Vanderweyst Family History

Vanderweyst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vanderleest, Vandervest, Vanderwerf, Vanderhorst, Vanderweele

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Vanderweyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderweyst 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 immigration records available for the last name Vanderweyst. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Vanderweyst. For the veterans among your Vanderweyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderweyst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderweyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanderweyst in 1950 was 71, and 96 in 2003.

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