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Vandiggelen Family History

Vandiggelen 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: Vandewiele, Vanderwielen, Vandenelzen, Van Domelen, Vandermeulen

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Where is the Vandiggelen family from?

You can see how Vandiggelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandiggelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vandiggelen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandiggelen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vandiggelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandiggelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vandiggelen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Vandiggelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandiggelen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vandiggelen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vandiggelen. For the veterans among your Vandiggelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandiggelen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vandiggelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vandiggelen in 1964 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandiggelen 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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