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Vandeer Family History

Vandeer 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: Vandever, Vander, Mander, Sandler, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sander

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Where is the Vandeer family from?

You can see how Vandeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandeer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandeer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vandeer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandeer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vandeer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vandeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandeer. 100% of Vandeer 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
    100%

What Vandeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Vandeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandeer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vandeer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vandeer. For the veterans among your Vandeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandeer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Vandeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vandeer in 1983 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vandeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandeer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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