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Vandecaveye Family History

Vandecaveye 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: Vandewiele, Vandeveer, Vanderweele, Vandervelde, Vandewalle

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Vandecaveye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandecaveye 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vandecaveye. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Vandecaveye. For the veterans among your Vandecaveye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandecaveye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vandecaveye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vandecaveye in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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