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Vanderby Family History

Vanderby 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: Mandery, Enderby, Vanderaa, Vandermey, Vandehey, Vandermay, Vander

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Where is the Vanderby family from?

You can see how Vanderby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vanderby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanderby families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vanderby's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderby 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 Vanderby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderby. 100% of Vanderby men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vanderby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Vanderby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderby 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 Vanderby. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vanderby. For the veterans among your Vanderby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vanderby in 1965 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderby 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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