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Vandeloo Family History

Vandeloo Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van de Loo) and Flemish (also Van de Loo) refer to a topographic name for someone who lived in a wood.

This name is derived from the Dutch word lo, which means ‘light open woodland’.

The use of such names often signifies the geographical features or environments where individuals or families lived.

In this case, it highlights a connection to nature and the specific type of landscape that was prominent in the region.

Such naming conventions are common in both Dutch and Flemish cultures, providing insight into the historical relationship between people and their surroundings.

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


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You can see how Vandeloo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandeloo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vandeloo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Vandeloo families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandeloo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vandeloo families in 1911.
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What did your Vandeloo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandeloo. 50% of Vandeloo men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Vandeloo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandeloo 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vandeloo. 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 65 military records available for the last name Vandeloo. For the veterans among your Vandeloo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandeloo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Vandeloo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vandeloo in 1955 was 58, and 88 in 2003.

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