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Vandekieft Family History

Vandekieft 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: Vanderiet, Vandewiele, Vandervest, Vandegrift, Vanderwerf, Vandeveer

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Where is the Vandekieft family from?

You can see how Vandekieft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandekieft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Vandekieft families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vandekieft's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vandekieft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandekieft 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 Vandekieft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandekieft. 60% of Vandekieft men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandekieft women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vandekieft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Vandekieft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandekieft 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Vandekieft. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vandekieft. For the veterans among your Vandekieft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandekieft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vandekieft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vandekieft in 1965 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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