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Vanderlind Family History

Vanderlind 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: Vanderlinde, Vanderlinden, Sanderlin, Vanderlip, Sunderland

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Where is the Vanderlind family from?

You can see how Vanderlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderlind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderlind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Vanderlind families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanderlind's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vanderlind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderlind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderlind ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Vanderlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderlind 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vanderlind. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vanderlind. For the veterans among your Vanderlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderlind lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanderlind in 1971 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

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