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Vandewerken Family History

Vandewerken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vandenelzen, Vandeweghe, Handwerker, Vanderven, Vandewalker

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Where is the Vandewerken family from?

You can see how Vandewerken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandewerken family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandewerken families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Vandewerken families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandewerken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vandewerken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandewerken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Vandewerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandewerken 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vandewerken. 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 32 military records available for the last name Vandewerken. For the veterans among your Vandewerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandewerken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vandewerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vandewerken in 1966 was 51, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandewerken 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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