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Vandor Family History

Vandor 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: Landor, Sandor, Vander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sando, Sander

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Where is the Vandor family from?

You can see how Vandor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Vandor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vandor families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Vandor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandor 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Vandor. 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 60 military records available for the last name Vandor. For the veterans among your Vandor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vandor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vandor in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandor 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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