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Vangelderen Family History

Vangelderen 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: Van Genderen, Van Gelder, Van Deren, Langelier, Dingeldein, Van Doren

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Where is the Vangelderen family from?

You can see how Vangelderen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangelderen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vangelderen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vangelderen families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vangelderen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Vangelderen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Vangelderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangelderen 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Vangelderen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vangelderen. For the veterans among your Vangelderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangelderen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vangelderen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vangelderen in 1965 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vangelderen 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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