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Vandergrif Family History

Vandergrif 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: Vandergrift, Vandergriff, Vandegrift, Vandegriff, Vanderwerf

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Where is the Vandergrif family from?

You can see how Vandergrif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandergrif family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandergrif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vandergrif family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandergrif's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vandergrif families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandergrif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandergrif ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Vandergrif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandergrif 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vandergrif. 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 44 military records available for the last name Vandergrif. For the veterans among your Vandergrif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandergrif lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Vandergrif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vandergrif in 1962 was 26, and 59 in 1987.

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