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Vanderven Family History

Vanderven Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Ven): variant of Vandeven.

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


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Where is the Vanderven family from?

You can see how Vanderven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Vanderven families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vanderven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanderven families in 1911.
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What did your Vanderven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderven. 50% of Vanderven women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Vanderven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderven 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Vanderven. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vanderven. For the veterans among your Vanderven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vanderven in 1968 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderven 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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