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Vanderwoude Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Woude): habitational name for someone from any of several places called (De) Woude named with woud ‘wood forest’.

It can also refer to individuals from various locations that include -woude as the second element in their names.

Examples of such places include Veenwouden and Murmerwoude in Friesland.

This surname reflects a strong connection to the natural environment, specifically forests.

As such, it carries historical significance tied to the geography of the regions in the Netherlands.

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


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You can see how Vanderwoude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwoude family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwoude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vanderwoude families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderwoude's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanderwoude families in 1891.
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What did your Vanderwoude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderwoude. 36% of Vanderwoude men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Operator
    18%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 326 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwoude. 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 254 military records available for the last name Vanderwoude. For the veterans among your Vanderwoude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwoude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vanderwoude in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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