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Vanderholt Family History

Vanderholt 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: Vanderhorst, Vanderbilt, Vanderpol, Vanderwilt, Vanderhoff

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Where is the Vanderholt family from?

You can see how Vanderholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderholt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanderholt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanderholt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanderholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Vanderholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderholt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vanderholt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Vanderholt. For the veterans among your Vanderholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderholt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Vanderholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vanderholt in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderholt 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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