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Vanderwerf Name Meaning

Dutch (Van der Werf):: topographic name from Middle Dutch werve denoting a dwelling mound or an uncultivated area of land surrounding a house farm dike or the like. topographic name for someone who lived by a wharf Middle Dutch werf.

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


Similar surnames: Vanderwilt, Vanderveer, Vandeveer, Vanderwaal, Vandermeer, Vanderberg

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Where is the Vanderwerf family from?

You can see how Vanderwerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwerf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwerf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Vanderwerf families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vanderwerf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanderwerf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwerf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderwerf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderwerf. 14% of Vanderwerf men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vanderwerf women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderwerf were Farming 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
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderwerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwerf 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwerf. 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 345 military records available for the last name Vanderwerf. For the veterans among your Vanderwerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwerf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vanderwerf in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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