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Vandaley Family History

Vandaley 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 Dale, Handley, Mandley, Van Kley, Vandehey, Kanaley, Vandal

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Where is the Vandaley family from?

You can see how Vandaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandaley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vandaley family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandaley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Vandaley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandaley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vandaley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Vandaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandaley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vandaley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Vandaley. For the veterans among your Vandaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandaley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Vandaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vandaley in 1967 was 47, and 77 in 1998.

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