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Vanderlinden Family History

Vanderlinden Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Linden) and Flemish (also Van der Linden) derive their names from a topographic reference to someone who lived among lime trees.

Additionally, it serves as a habitational name for individuals originating from any of the locations in Belgium and the Netherlands known as Terlinden.

The name is rooted in the Middle Dutch term linde, which translates to ‘lime tree’.

This indicates a geographical connection to the natural landscape and signifies the importance of lime trees in the cultural or local history.

Overall, the name Van der Linden encapsulates both a relationship with nature and geographical origins.

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


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You can see how Vanderlinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderlinden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vanderlinden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Vanderlinden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderlinden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanderlinden families in 1911.
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What did your Vanderlinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderlinden. 26% of Vanderlinden men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Vanderlinden women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderlinden were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vanderlinden. 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 720 military records available for the last name Vanderlinden. For the veterans among your Vanderlinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderlinden lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderlinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vanderlinden in 1940 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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