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Vanderleek Family History

Vanderleek 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: Vanderbeek, Vandermeer, Vanderveer, Vanderveen, Vanderleest

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderleek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Vanderleek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderleek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanderleek. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Vanderleek. For the veterans among your Vanderleek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderleek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderleek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vanderleek in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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