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Vanderlyn Family History

Vanderlyn 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: Vanderlaan, Sanderlin, Vanderlip, Vanderven, Anderson, Mandery

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Where is the Vanderlyn family from?

You can see how Vanderlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderlyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vanderlyn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderlyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanderlyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderlyn. 100% of Vanderlyn men worked as a Farming and 43% of Vanderlyn women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Neektie Maker
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderlyn 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Vanderlyn. 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 76 military records available for the last name Vanderlyn. For the veterans among your Vanderlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderlyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vanderlyn in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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