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Vandivort Family History

Vandivort Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and Flemish Vandervoort.

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


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Where is the Vandivort family from?

You can see how Vandivort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandivort family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandivort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vandivort families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandivort's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vandivort families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandivort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vandivort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandivort. 40% of Vandivort men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandivort women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vandivort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vandivort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandivort 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vandivort. 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 150 military records available for the last name Vandivort. For the veterans among your Vandivort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandivort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vandivort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vandivort in 1963 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

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