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Vandenplas Family History

Vandenplas Surname Meaning

Flemish (also Van den Plas): topographic name for someone living near a plas ‘puddle pool plash’ or a habitational name for someone from de Plas, the name of a polder (reclaimed land) in South Holland near Leiden.

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


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You can see how Vandenplas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenplas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandenplas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vandenplas families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandenplas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vandenplas families in 1880.
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What did your Vandenplas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandenplas. 62% of Vandenplas men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Vandenplas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandenplas 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Vandenplas. 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 52 military records available for the last name Vandenplas. For the veterans among your Vandenplas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandenplas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vandenplas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vandenplas in 1958 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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