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Vanderham Family History

Vanderham Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Ham): habitational name for someone from any of several country houses and places called De(n) Ham. Compare Ham.

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


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Where is the Vanderham family from?

You can see how Vanderham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Vanderham families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderham's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanderham families in 1880.
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What did your Vanderham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderham. 50% of Vanderham men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanderham women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Credit Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Vanderham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderham 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Vanderham. 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 111 military records available for the last name Vanderham. For the veterans among your Vanderham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderham lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanderham in 1959 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderham 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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