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Vandermeer Family History

Vandermeer Name Meaning

Dutch (Van der Meer) and Flemish: topographic name for someone who lived by a lake Middle Dutch mere or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Vanderveer, Vandeveer, Vanderbeek, Vanderveen, Vanderpoel, Vanderzee

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Where is the Vandermeer family from?

You can see how Vandermeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandermeer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandermeer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Vandermeer families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandermeer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vandermeer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandermeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandermeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandermeer. 34% of Vandermeer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vandermeer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandermeer were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Beautician
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vandermeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandermeer 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Vandermeer. 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 465 military records available for the last name Vandermeer. For the veterans among your Vandermeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandermeer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vandermeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vandermeer in 1961 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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