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Vanderhaar Family History

Vanderhaar 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: Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderaa, Vanderhart, Vanderkamp, Vandermeer

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Where is the Vanderhaar family from?

You can see how Vanderhaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderhaar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderhaar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vanderhaar families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanderhaar's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanderhaar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderhaar 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 Vanderhaar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Vanderhaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Vanderhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderhaar 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Vanderhaar. 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 Vanderhaar. For the veterans among your Vanderhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderhaar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanderhaar in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanderhaar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderhaar 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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