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Vanderkolk Family History

Vanderkolk Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Kolk): topographic name from kolk meaning ‘well pool deep trough’ ‘passage’ or ‘chamber of a sluice’.

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


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You can see how Vanderkolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderkolk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderkolk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Vanderkolk families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanderkolk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderkolk families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderkolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderkolk 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Vanderkolk. 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 268 military records available for the last name Vanderkolk. For the veterans among your Vanderkolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderkolk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderkolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vanderkolk in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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