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Vanderark Family History

Vanderark Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Ark): topographic name for someone living near an ark ‘small sluice’.

It can also be a habitational name for someone from a place called Ark in Gelderland near Nijkerk.

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


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Where is the Vanderark family from?

You can see how Vanderark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vanderark families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Vanderark's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderark 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 Vanderark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderark. 75% of Vanderark 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
    75%
  • Electrician
    25%

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Vanderark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderark 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vanderark. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vanderark. For the veterans among your Vanderark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderark lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanderark in 1952 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderark 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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