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Vandervliet Family History

Vandervliet Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Vliet): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream Middle Dutch vliet.

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


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Where is the Vandervliet family from?

You can see how Vandervliet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandervliet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandervliet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Vandervliet families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandervliet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vandervliet families in 1911.
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What did your Vandervliet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandervliet. 16% of Vandervliet men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Sexton
    11%

What Vandervliet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandervliet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandervliet 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Vandervliet. 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 180 military records available for the last name Vandervliet. For the veterans among your Vandervliet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandervliet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vandervliet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vandervliet in 1963 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandervliet 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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