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Vandercar Family History

Vandercar 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: Vandecar, Vanderaa, Vanderwal, Vanderhart, Vanderark, Vandermark

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Where is the Vandercar family from?

You can see how Vandercar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandercar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandercar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vandercar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vandercar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vandercar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandercar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandercar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandercar. 34% of Vandercar 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
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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What Vandercar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Vandercar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandercar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vandercar. 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 98 military records available for the last name Vandercar. For the veterans among your Vandercar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandercar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vandercar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vandercar in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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