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Vanderbunt Family History

Vanderbunt 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: Vanderbush, Vanderbilt, Vanderlugt, Vanderburg, Vandenburg

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Where is the Vanderbunt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderbunt 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 Vanderbunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderbunt. 100% of Vanderbunt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Vanderbunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderbunt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vanderbunt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vanderbunt. For the veterans among your Vanderbunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderbunt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderbunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vanderbunt in 1968 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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