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Vandeventer Family History

Vandeventer Name 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 Deventer, Vandeveer, Van Devender, Van Devanter, Vandevander

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Where is the Vandeventer family from?

You can see how Vandeventer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandeventer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandeventer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Vandeventer families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vandeventer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vandeventer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandeventer 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 Vandeventer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandeventer. 31% of Vandeventer men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Vandeventer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandeventer were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vandeventer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandeventer 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Vandeventer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vandeventer. For the veterans among your Vandeventer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandeventer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vandeventer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vandeventer in 1954 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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