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Vandevelde Family History

Vandevelde Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van de Velde) and Flemish (also Van de Velde): variant of Vandervelde.

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


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Where is the Vandevelde family from?

You can see how Vandevelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandevelde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandevelde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Vandevelde families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vandevelde's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Vandevelde families in 1911.
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What did your Vandevelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vandevelde. 100% of Vandevelde men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vandevelde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandevelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandevelde 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Vandevelde. 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 353 military records available for the last name Vandevelde. For the veterans among your Vandevelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandevelde lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vandevelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vandevelde in 1951 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandevelde 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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