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Vandermay Family History

Vandermay Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Vandermey.

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


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Where is the Vandermay family from?

You can see how Vandermay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandermay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandermay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vandermay family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandermay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Vandermay families in 1911.
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What did your Vandermay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandermay. 45% of Vandermay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandermay women worked as a Housework.

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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
    45%
  • Partner
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Vandermay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Vandermay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandermay 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Vandermay. 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 104 military records available for the last name Vandermay. For the veterans among your Vandermay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandermay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vandermay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vandermay in 1962 was 80, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandermay 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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