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Vanderkooy Family History

Vanderkooy 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: Vanderkooi, Vanderloop, Vanderkolk, Vanderhoof, Vanderpool

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Where is the Vanderkooy family from?

You can see how Vanderkooy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderkooy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderkooy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vanderkooy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderkooy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderkooy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderkooy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderkooy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderkooy. 39% of Vanderkooy men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Attendant
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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What Vanderkooy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Vanderkooy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderkooy 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Vanderkooy. 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 65 military records available for the last name Vanderkooy. For the veterans among your Vanderkooy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderkooy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderkooy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vanderkooy in 1963 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

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