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Vanderavoort Family History

Vanderavoort 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: Vandervoort, Vandevoort, Vandervort, Vandersloot, Vanderhorst

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Where is the Vanderavoort family from?

You can see how Vanderavoort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderavoort family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanderavoort family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderavoort's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vanderavoort families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderavoort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Vanderavoort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderavoort 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vanderavoort. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vanderavoort. For the veterans among your Vanderavoort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderavoort lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Vanderavoort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanderavoort in 1976 was 84, and 86 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderavoort 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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