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Vandecan Family History

Vandecan 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: Vandeman, Vandecar, Vanderaa, Vanneman, Vardeman, Van Eman, Vandeven

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Where is the Vandecan family from?

You can see how Vandecan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandecan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandecan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vandecan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandecan's in USA. California had the highest population of Vandecan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Vandecan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandecan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vandecan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vandecan. For the veterans among your Vandecan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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